Claire’s guidebook

Claire
Claire’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A great place to stroll in the sunshine. Dogs welcome too and don't forget to take some bread for the fish.
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Bacalhoa Buddha Eden
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A great place to stroll in the sunshine. Dogs welcome too and don't forget to take some bread for the fish.
Perfect to understand the canyon that makes the Nazare Big wave. A little hairy sometimes but the staff are great and make you feel in safe hands. High recommend , please book in advance.
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Nazaré Water Fun
Avenida Manuel Remígio
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Perfect to understand the canyon that makes the Nazare Big wave. A little hairy sometimes but the staff are great and make you feel in safe hands. High recommend , please book in advance.
Beautiful town. Local pastry and strolling in these pretty lanes is special. Church is stunning, free entrance with a paid part if you want to explore more. Lots of ceramic outlets around this part too,
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Alcobaça
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Beautiful town. Local pastry and strolling in these pretty lanes is special. Church is stunning, free entrance with a paid part if you want to explore more. Lots of ceramic outlets around this part too,
Beautiful beach and walking around the island is stunning.
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Baleal strand
Baleal
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Beautiful beach and walking around the island is stunning.
Pretty Peniche. When you arent on the beach or in the water a walk round this city is a nice way to spend a few hours and stop for a coffee too.
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Peniche, Portugal
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Pretty Peniche. When you arent on the beach or in the water a walk round this city is a nice way to spend a few hours and stop for a coffee too.
A lovely afternooon out is a trip to the Berlenga Island which you can see from the garden.
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Berlenga Grande Island
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A lovely afternooon out is a trip to the Berlenga Island which you can see from the garden.
worth a visit. amazing view and normally features a photographic exhibition but this changes occasionally. Small entrance fee
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Nazaré fyr
Estrada do Farol
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worth a visit. amazing view and normally features a photographic exhibition but this changes occasionally. Small entrance fee
Caldhas Da Raina is the home of Bordallo Pinhiero. There is a walking trail.to.spot life-sizereplicas.of his work and finish by enjoying a gentlewalk.round the museum please check seasonal times as I believe it closes for lunch.
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Museu da Ceramica
Rua Doutor Ilídio Amado
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Caldhas Da Raina is the home of Bordallo Pinhiero. There is a walking trail.to.spot life-sizereplicas.of his work and finish by enjoying a gentlewalk.round the museum please check seasonal times as I believe it closes for lunch.
Stroll through the leafy park soaking up the atmosphere. Black swans, ceramic monkeys, boats on the pond, museum and 2 cafes. What's not to love.💟
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Dom Carlos I Park
37 R. de Camões
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Stroll through the leafy park soaking up the atmosphere. Black swans, ceramic monkeys, boats on the pond, museum and 2 cafes. What's not to love.💟

City/town information

Now the worldwide town and its giant wave have become infamous due to netflix documentary. even without the wave its beautiful. Head to Praia de Norte and walk the loop if you are feeling energetic. Otherwise park in toen and walk up and down the hill towards the lighthouse. Please note on big wave days non local cars are no longer allowed in the town but a tourist train run you into town and a tuk tuk serivce is also available. The exhibition in the lighthouse is well worth a visit.
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Nazaré
20 R. do Horizonte
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Now the worldwide town and its giant wave have become infamous due to netflix documentary. even without the wave its beautiful. Head to Praia de Norte and walk the loop if you are feeling energetic. Otherwise park in toen and walk up and down the hill towards the lighthouse. Please note on big wave days non local cars are no longer allowed in the town but a tourist train run you into town and a tuk tuk serivce is also available. The exhibition in the lighthouse is well worth a visit.
You can easily miss this end of Peniche, cycle or drive out towards the Peniche lighthouse. Beautiful rock formations, stunning sun sets, you will pass a few restaurant too.
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Cabo Carvoeiro fyr
Estrada Marginal Norte
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You can easily miss this end of Peniche, cycle or drive out towards the Peniche lighthouse. Beautiful rock formations, stunning sun sets, you will pass a few restaurant too.

Food scene

Beautiful beach bar with floor to ceiling glass window.
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Clube da Praia
IA3 Av. do Mar
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Beautiful beach bar with floor to ceiling glass window.
Stunning location. On the rocks literally . Mainly fish on the menu but only whats in season
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Sol é Vida - Snack Bar
9 Largo Nossa Sra. da Consolação
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Stunning location. On the rocks literally . Mainly fish on the menu but only whats in season
Varied menu with vegan and vegetarian options. different vibe slightly more expensive but lovely board walk walk down from Areia Brance.
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Areal Beach Bar by Chakall
70 Estr. do Areal
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Varied menu with vegan and vegetarian options. different vibe slightly more expensive but lovely board walk walk down from Areia Brance.
This is an old favourite. Lovely staff, fresh fish menu, in the back streets of Peniche. And now Sardinhas gourmet. Dont miss it, book if it is a public holiday. Indoor and outdoor eating
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A Sardinha
81 R. Vasco da Gama
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This is an old favourite. Lovely staff, fresh fish menu, in the back streets of Peniche. And now Sardinhas gourmet. Dont miss it, book if it is a public holiday. Indoor and outdoor eating
Local beach with lovely beach bar and music at the weekends. It gets busy so get down there early if you want to eat. Food and opening times vary, please ask. Food normally ends around 7pm. Casual and local food.
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San Bernardino Beach
24 R. das Berlengas
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Local beach with lovely beach bar and music at the weekends. It gets busy so get down there early if you want to eat. Food and opening times vary, please ask. Food normally ends around 7pm. Casual and local food.
Tribe beach bar, DJ tourist bar but the sunsets..wow.
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Bar Beach
s/nº Baleal
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Tribe beach bar, DJ tourist bar but the sunsets..wow.
Indoor restaurant with good pizza
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Pizzaria da Praia
nº2 R. Pôr do Sol
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Indoor restaurant with good pizza
Beach Resort, beautiful beach walks, huge beach with cafes, ice cream etc. Busy, happy and fun.
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Areia Branca
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Beach Resort, beautiful beach walks, huge beach with cafes, ice cream etc. Busy, happy and fun.
Annie and James will welcome you into their stylish bar. Micro brewery with great tasting beer and bar snacks. Love beer this is then place for you. Also I troupes to the pretty cobbled paths of Lourinha. It's not all about Dinosaurs.
Andsome Beer
22 Rua da Misericórdia
Annie and James will welcome you into their stylish bar. Micro brewery with great tasting beer and bar snacks. Love beer this is then place for you. Also I troupes to the pretty cobbled paths of Lourinha. It's not all about Dinosaurs.
literally means badger hole. Been visiting Peniche 7 years before we found this place. fresh grilled fish, first come first serve basis so get there early if you want lunch and the catch of the day. only open for lunch in the winter but summer season lunch and dinner. sharing secrets.
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Toca Do Texugo
Estrada Marginal Norte
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literally means badger hole. Been visiting Peniche 7 years before we found this place. fresh grilled fish, first come first serve basis so get there early if you want lunch and the catch of the day. only open for lunch in the winter but summer season lunch and dinner. sharing secrets.
very popular restaurant. booking essential. mention dietary requirements and they will do best to cater for you.
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Terra à Terra
n° 7 R. da Misericórdia
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very popular restaurant. booking essential. mention dietary requirements and they will do best to cater for you.
Tasty brunch menu with vegan options. Surprisingly nice location in park in the middle of Lourinha. Dog friendly
Cegonha Caffe & Brunch
Tasty brunch menu with vegan options. Surprisingly nice location in park in the middle of Lourinha. Dog friendly
Nazare can be a tricky place to get a lovely supper. Burgers, etc, plenty but this a great take on Portuguese cuisine. Away from sea front but nice atmosphere. You need to book. Lunch and dinner hours, not all-day service. Please note lots of places closed in October. Call ahead to check.
Restaurante Tia Caia
Nazare can be a tricky place to get a lovely supper. Burgers, etc, plenty but this a great take on Portuguese cuisine. Away from sea front but nice atmosphere. You need to book. Lunch and dinner hours, not all-day service. Please note lots of places closed in October. Call ahead to check.

Surf School

Nice bunch of teachers. Several friends have enjoyed it here and lovely snack bar for a post surf snack
PKSC | Beach Bar & Surf School
Avenida Monsenhor Bastos
Nice bunch of teachers. Several friends have enjoyed it here and lovely snack bar for a post surf snack
Emma is a great teacher and gives the early days an element of calm and enjoyment. Highly recommed
Peniche Sup School
Avenida da Praia
Emma is a great teacher and gives the early days an element of calm and enjoyment. Highly recommed
Legendary beach. Epic sand and this is the way you can walk to Peniche. 3 Beach bars. Watch the surfs, enjoy the sand and take a dip if you are a strong swimmer
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Praia dos Supertubos (Medão Grande)
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Legendary beach. Epic sand and this is the way you can walk to Peniche. 3 Beach bars. Watch the surfs, enjoy the sand and take a dip if you are a strong swimmer
Diving round the Berlengas is another great trip. Advance reservations are necessary.
Haliotis - Peniche
Diving round the Berlengas is another great trip. Advance reservations are necessary.
Great teachers, beautiful part of the lagoon and easy parking opposite. lovely little snack bar which is avaible for those taking lessons and their group. Booking is essential. kite surfing, windsurfing, paddle boards, hydrofoil etc. and of course wind is essential 🤗
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Óbidos Lagoon Sail School
Rua Engenheiro Luís de Paiva e Sousa
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Great teachers, beautiful part of the lagoon and easy parking opposite. lovely little snack bar which is avaible for those taking lessons and their group. Booking is essential. kite surfing, windsurfing, paddle boards, hydrofoil etc. and of course wind is essential 🤗

Food Scene

Great restaurant. booking essential
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Terra à Terra
n° 7 R. da Misericórdia
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Great restaurant. booking essential
Cegonha Caffe & Brunch

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Huge waves

Famous for surfing the currents here are strong. Strong swimmers beware, beginners stay near to life guards.
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Eating Local

Eating locally is inexpensive. Stop at a local cafe and enjoy the special of the day and you will enjoy a good value quality meal.
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Atlantic sea

The sea is refreshing. Some people like to use a wet suit, these can be hired locally daily or weekly.