Porto de Areia South Beach

Discover the dramatic history of this 16th-century fortification, which was transformed into a political prison in the Estado Novo period and now houses a museum.

Check out an old lighthouse and peer out across Atlantic Ocean to the Berlengas Islands from this rugged cape on the westernmost point of Peniche.

Named for its “super tube” waves, this beach is one of Portugal’s premier surfing destinations and hosts international championships with its wild swells.

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Praia do Lagido might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ferrel.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Resistance and Freedom during your trip to São Pedro.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museu da Renda de Bilros de Peniche during your trip to Ajuda. Amble around this quaint area's beaches, or seek out the golf courses.