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Beautiful, historic and easier to reach than they appear, Portugal’s Berlengas Islands and the coastal town of Peniche are worth a visit. However, the little city is also one of Europe’s best surfing sites. That’s why in the summer especially, the streets are filled with Portuguese and international visitors on the long, white beaches. And that has helped make Peniche famous.

Boat rides and hidden bays

Situated a half-hour boat ride from Peniche is the Berlengas archipelago: a collection of small islands visited only by scientists and a few tourists and local guides in the warmer months. Although they can hardly be found on many maps, I would argue that they are well worth adding to yours. The tickets for boat rides to the islands are only 20€ per person and senior people can have a 50% discount (折扣) so you really can’t miss that!

A place of natural heritage (遗产)

With few buildings and only a tree in sight, one could be forgiven for thinking there is “nothing there”. Yet one would also be wrong. The Berlengas Islands are home to an impressive amount of biodiversity (生物多样性). Walking around them is a delight even for the traveler who struggles to name common garden flowers.

A friendly local culture

Everyone you meet here proves patient, welcoming and kind. Because Peniche is a small city popular with lots of international surfers in the summer, the local people seem used to meeting tourists and willing to offer the right direction and to have a friendly chat.