What to do · Peniche and the Berlengas
São João Baptista Fort and the Berlenga trails
Information
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- May to September, by boat
- Who it's for
- Everyone; the trails have steps and slopes
The São João Baptista fort, dating from 1651, occupies an islet at the foot of Berlenga and is crossed by a stone bridge over the sea. From the quay, a path climbs the island to the lighthouse and descends by steps to the fort; along the way you see gulls and cormorants nesting on the rocks.
On the island there is a small beach of very clear water next to the quay and a restaurant. The glass-bottom boat trip through the caves, of about 25 minutes, is paid separately and leaves from the island itself. Wild camping is forbidden; there is a camping area with prior booking.
As a familyWith teenagers
