Peniche
Peniche, a busy fishing town, and major supplier of crayfish, sardines and tuna to Portugal is just an hour and a half from Casa Rosden.
The town is most notable for it’s imposing 16th Century fortress, once a prison in the days of Salazar’s secret police, that is now a local history museum well worth a visit.
In the main square of Peniche is the Baroque Misericordia Church which has a painted ceiling depicting scenes from the New Testament.
Peniche is also famous for its lace made locally. It’s a lively resort with plenty of bars, cafes and excellent seafood restaurants, serving some of the best seafood dishes around..
Peniche is also one of the most famous surfing resorts in Portugal for all abilities, ranging from beginner to expert level. It has the most consistent swell in Europe and is famed for its “Supertubos”, very fast and powerful (tubular) waves, on the south side of the peninsular. Windsurfing and diving, are also popular in Peniche and there are a wide range of surf camps and schools that offer lessons and courses.
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