Baleal
A small island linked to the mainland by a sandbank. Its two beaches face different directions, so there are waves to surf almost year-round, and it is a gathering place for surf camps.
Baleal was once a small island, and it is now connected to the Peniche mainland by a sandbank. Its north and south beaches face different directions, so one side almost always has suitable waves. This has attracted many surf schools and surf camps, making it one of Europe's popular places to learn to surf. The island has white cottages, seaview bars and the remains of a 17th-century French battery, and it is lively at sunset. Nearby Supertubos Beach is famous for its barrels and has hosted a world surfing championship. It is about 5 km from Peniche.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Supertubos Beach
- Peniche Fortress
- Cabo Carvoeiro
- Dino Parque Lourinhã
- Óbidos Lagoon & Foz do Arelho
- Berlengas Islands
- Rua Direita & Porta da Vila, Óbidos
- Óbidos Castle & Walls