Peniche, Portugal
Campo da República 609
2520-607
Peniche
Portugal
+351 262789159
Great historic place to visit. Learn from the tough time, prisoners escaping.
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The place is very original, you have a rough and particular service, but if you don't take it seriously, it's fine. The food is regular, nothing amazing, but not bad at all. Good menus, check them.
One of my favourite stops at this amazing architectural masterpiece which served as an imposing defense to the honour of Portugal, which was sadly tainted when, under the dictatorship of Salazar, the fort was turned into a state prison, housing around 2000 political prisoners over the ages, who suffered the most degrading injustices in this place, reminiscent of the soviet era at its worst. Exciting escape stories, prisoners sketches & letters, prison records and cells were profoundly moving for me. The museum is a must for a tiny entrance fee, where the history of Peniche, its trade, the fort and the battles fought, as well as its more recent history as a prison. Absolutely fascinating. Our deepest thanks to Dona Ana Luisa, an employee for over 2 decades who was kind enough to open the chapel and told us some great stories. Get there soon, the fort is due to be closed to the public for a prolonged period (years) for much needed restoration works.
Great island to visit. Camping seemed like a popular attraction and is definitely worth a try. The food was excellent, they had a variety of fresh fish to choose from. Overall great experience!
Great views and a small beach (cala) near the entrance! It is free to enter and see the sights inside, and they have public bathrooms.
The new museum of resistance and freedom should be part of everyone's trip to Peniche. High quality exhibitions and free admission. An important part of history, not to be missed! Open 10-6pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
This is a very interesting place. Some of the details about Portugal under Salazar come out brilliantly here. Well worth the visit.
Located on the south coast of Peniche, in the slopes between the fishing port to the east and the Furninha grotto to the west. There's not much to see but the views of the ocean are stunning, some of the history is very interesting and the colours are quite pretty. A good place to see the sunset.
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