Parishes 4 Area 77.55 km² Population 27,753 (2011) | Region Centro Intermunic. comm. Oeste Local time Sunday 7:05 AM | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 77% Humidity Points of interest Berlengas, Berlenga Grande Island, Fort of São João Baptista, Fort of Peniche, Praia da Consolação | ||
Peniche portugal one of the best surfing locations in europe
Peniche ([pˈniʃ]) is a seaside municipality and a city in Portugal. It is located in Oeste Subregion in formerly Estremadura Province. The population in 2011 was 27,753, in an area of 77.55 km2. The city proper has about 15,600 inhabitants.
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- Peniche portugal one of the best surfing locations in europe
- Map of Peniche Portugal
- berlengas island peniche 2014 portugal
- History and landmarks
- Economy
- Education
- Parishes
- Surfing in Peniche
- References
Map of Peniche, Portugal
The present mayor is António Correia Santos, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.
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History and landmarks
The city was built on a rocky peninsula which is considered by geologists a unique example of the Toarcian turnover during the worldwide Early Jurassic extinction.
Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy and have good surf breaks with supertubos, i.e., waves forming fast and powerful tubes, considered among the best in Europe. The area has been called the "European Pipeline", after the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii.
The Berlengas islands, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) offshore from the peninsula, are part of the municipality. They form one of the world's first nature reserves. In summer, the islands can be visited by taking a ferryboat from Peniche.
Peniche, with its scenic harbour, white windmills, chapels and long sandy beaches has inspired famous artists like Maurice Boitel.
Economy
Since ancient times Peniche has been an important fishing harbour. Besides fisheries, the economy of the Peniche municipality relies on agriculture, services and tourism.
Education
Besides schools for primary, secondary and vocational education, Peniche is home to a state-run polytechnic school of the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, which through its Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, awards academic degrees in marine technologies and tourism.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):
Surfing in Peniche
Peniche is one of the best surfing locations in Europe. It has beaches and breaks facing in 3 distinctly different directions making it a very variable and consistent destination for surfers. Home to many surf camps/schools and recently the destination for the WCT of the WSL (World championship tour of the World Surf League) in time for the autumn swells.