Praia de Peniche
Peniche, Leiria · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
The town of Peniche is Portugal's surfing capital, famous for the Supertubos wave — rated one of the best waves in the world and a stop on the WSL Championship Tour. The beaches around town offer waves for every level, with conditions varying with the wind and tide, making Peniche a surf destination with something for beginners and pros alike. The Peniche fort, a political prison during the Estado Novo dictatorship, is an important historical site.
Length: 1.5 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Livecam by BeachCam (MEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Peniche have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Peniche has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Peniche hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Peniche does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Peniche?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Peniche.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Peniche?
The bathing season at Praia de Peniche runs officially from 1 June to 15 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Peniche?
Yes — Praia de Peniche has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Peniche?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Peniche specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 15 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Peniche town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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