Peniche

Peniche is a Portuguese city in the district of Leiria, with origins dating back to ancient times, including Roman occupation and the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.
It was elevated to town status in 1609 by King John III and became a city in 1987.
It is one of Portugal’s largest traditional fishing ports and a major center for maritime tourism.
The Peniche Fortress stands out, built in the 16th and 17th centuries to defend the coast together with the Consolação Fort and the Berlengas Island Fort.
The fortress played a major historical role, later serving as a political prison during the Estado Novo regime, where important resistance figures were held.
Peniche has several beaches popular with surfers and bodyboarders worldwide due to their powerful waves.
The Berlengas Islands, a natural reserve with crystal-clear waters and rich marine biodiversity, are also located nearby.
The rough sea and isolation of the island have inspired many fishermen’s tales and shipwreck legends.
Local cuisine is strongly sea-based, featuring fish stew, seafood rice, and grilled sardines, always paired with wines from the Oeste region.

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