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What to do: North
PENICHE
Taste the nice Atlantic fish.
The complete tour of the peninsula is a must. Stop at the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and at Cabo Corvoeiro.
How to get there (40 minutes)
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NAZARÉ
Surf on the biggest wave.
How to get there (60 minutes) FÁTIMA
Take the time to make a pause.
How to get there (90 minutes)
The town has no special appeal, but the sanctuary attracts millions of believers. To spend here the night of May 13 may be a unique experience. Don’t fail to reserve a table at “Tia Alice” restaurant and taste their specialty: bacalhau gratinado.
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What to do: South
SANTA CRUZ
It’s not easy to decide between one beach and the other.
How to get there (10 minutes)
A stop at the restaurant “Vela d’Oro” is a must. Rua Jéronimo Vilarinho / Avenida do Atlantico, opposite the North beach – Tel. 261 931 933. -
CAIXEIROS
Visit a mill still in operation.
How to get there (15 minutes) -
ERICEIRA
Take a walk in this typical fishermen village.
How to get there (40 minutes)
Stroll in the old village. You may skip the modern Ericeira which developed in an enormous way in most recent years.
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What to do: Inland
VIMEIRO
Visit the interpretation centre.
How to get there (10 minutes)
The battle of Vimeiro took place on August 20, 1808, between the British troops of general Arthur Wellesley de Wellington and the French troops of general Jean Andoche Junot. ARRUDA DOS VINHOS
Order the beef chop (one for two!) at the restaurant “O Fuso” Rua Candido Reis 92-94, Tel. 263 975 121.
How to get there (50 minutes)-
What to do: Atlantic
BERLENGAS ISLANDS
In a clear day, you may discern them from the mill. To get there, take the boat at Peniche, where you may leave the car (“empty”, to avoid that somebody else “empties” it).