Boat from Peniche to Berlenga Island

Berlenga is the only inhabited island in the Berlengas archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2011: reddish granite, turquoise water, sea caves, birds and a 17th-century fort joined to land by a stone bridge. You get there by boat from the Peniche marina, next to the fortress, in about 45 minutes.

Viamar, which has run the crossing for 68 years, sails from May to September and all its departures give 5 hours on the island. In 2027 the return fare runs from €19.90 (May, June and September on weekdays) to €34.90 (31 July to 22 August) for an adult, and from €11.90 to €24.90 for children aged 3 to 11. You must also buy the BerlengasPass, the compulsory nature reserve fee: €3 per adult per day. No more than 550 people can be on the island at once, so summer weekends sell out weeks ahead.

With a swell the boat moves: if you get seasick, take something beforehand. Arrive at the marina 45 minutes before departure.