What to do · Peniche and the Berlengas
Baleal, the former island joined by sand
Information
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- June to September for swimming; all year for surf
- Who it's for
- Families, surf and walking
Baleal was once an island, and its name comes from the whales that were butchered here in the Middle Ages. Today a tongue of sand joins it to the mainland and leaves two beaches, one on each side: depending on the wind, one has waves and the other calm water. On the island there are whitewashed fishermen's houses and a rocky path.
It is about 5 km from the centre of Peniche. In summer the car park on the isthmus fills up early.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
