Miradouros e monumentos naturais em Peniche

Scenic Viewpoints & Natural Landmarks

This collection highlights the dramatic geological formations of the Peniche peninsula and the Berlengas archipelago. It features Cabo Carvoeiro, the westernmost point of the peninsula known for its 18th-century lighthouse and the Nau dos Corvos rock formation. The list extends to the Berlengas UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, encompassing the rugged granite peaks of Berlenga and Ilha Velha. These sites offer views of karst landscapes, steep limestone cliffs, and diverse seabird colonies across the Atlantic coastline.

Scenic Viewpoints & Natural Landmarks — Mapa

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Cabo Carvoeiro

Cabo Carvoeiro is cape which lies on the Atlantic coast, along the westernmost point of the Peniche Peninsula, in the civil parish of …

B

Cerro da Velha

Small rocky islet located within the Berlengas archipelago, part of the protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

C

Varanda de Pilatos

Natural viewpoint situated on the limestone cliffs of the Peniche peninsula, offering elevated views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Nau dos Corvos rock stack.

D

Praia do Porto de Areia Sul

South-facing sandy beach located on the Peniche peninsula, sheltered by high cliffs and accessible via a staircase.

E

Berlenga

The primary island of the Berlengas archipelago, characterized by steep granite cliffs, a lighthouse, and unique endemic flora and fauna.

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Ilha Velha

The northern section of the main Berlenga island, featuring rugged terrain and serving as a significant nesting site for protected seabird species.