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Portugal·🌊 Coastal

On the central Portuguese Atlantic coast north of Lisbon, Peniche is Portugal's surf mecca with the world-famous Supertubos beach. The peninsula also offers the Berlengas Islands as a nature reserve and an impressive fortress.

What awaits you

BeachActiveCampingNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–October: up to 23°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: February, March, November — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 16°C.

Max. temperature
16°
Jan
16°
Feb
17°
Mar
18°
Apr
20°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
23°
Aug
22°
Sep
22°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Water temperature
16°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
16°
Apr
16°
May
18°
Jun
18°
Jul
17°
Aug
17°
Sep
19°
Oct
18°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
8d
Feb
14d
Mar
7d
Apr
8d
May
10d
Jun
2d
Jul
2d
Aug
8d
Sep
15d
Oct
12d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Peniche as a Vacation Destination

Peniche is an excellent choice for beach holidays, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 23°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
PT
Camping
Tent & caravan