Peniche is a jewel in the landscape of Portugal. I had originally planned to stay in Navarra, but the sight of the beach covered in identical white umbrellas changed my mind. I arrived the first weekend in August, which, as luck would have it, was a holiday weekend for Peniche. It was the festival of the Virgins. The festivities continued all weekend long. There were bands and food stalls and bars on the main pier in town. After dark, the Virgin was brought to the harbour and placed on a boat and then taken out to the water to be paraded around the harbour. All the boats were decorated with lights and anyone was welcome to hop on them. I would recommend Peniche at anytime of the year. The people were friendly, the town was easy to get around, and the beaches were fabulous -- everything you need!
Peniche Hostel Backpackers in Peniche … another place where the owners manage to make you wonder if you perhaps are a long lost friend. we just had lunch in the well equipped kitchen and happy having found this place. by the way -- peniche is a sunny and cute little town!
HI - Leiria Hostel in Leiria … The Leiria HI Hostel is an absolute beauty in every sense. It's located only a ten-minute walk away from the bus station, in one of Leiria's quiet backstreets. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and they give a special personal touch to this hostel -- in contrast to some of Portugal's bigger city hostels that sometimes feel a little impersonal. The beds may look a little old-fashioned, but they are comfortable and my dorm felt more like a museum than a hostel -- just look up to the ceiling and you'll understand why. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are excellent, but the best thing of this hostel is definitely their quiet patio -- a great place to relax, read, or just enjoy your breakfast. Leiria is only a two-hour bus ride away from Lisbon or one hour to Coimbra, and is close to historic places like Fatima and Batalha, or just catch the bus to Sao Pedro de Moel for a day on the beach (frequent services).
HI - Leiria Hostel in Leiria … Pousada de Juventude Leiria is a delight in every way, from the marble stairway at the entry, to the spacious dorms and doubles, a friendly common room with TV, large and well-furnished kitchen, and an almost magical garden with dining tables, flowering plants, and a small amphitheatre. It's…
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