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Peniche

Leiria

A surf town on a peninsula, with the Supertubos wave and boats to the Berlengas islands.

Photo: ines s. · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
May–Oct
Our full guide to Peniche is being written. It's on the Lisbon and Central Portugal list as If You're Nearby.

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