Peniche Fortress – Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse loop from Peniche

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Peniche (Ajuda)

Peniche Fortress – Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse loop from Peniche

Moderate

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Peniche Fortress – Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse loop from Peniche

02:25

9.15km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Peniche/Santa Cruz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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769 m

Colorful Tile Mural

Highlight • Monument

beautiful tiled wall

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786 m

Museu Nacional da Nazaré

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful meadow with sculptures in front of the Museo National.

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1.22 km

Peniche Fortress

Highlight • Castle

The Fortress of Peniche, built by King João IV in the 17th century, along with the Fort on Consolação Beach and the Fortress of São João Baptista on Berlenga Island, …

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1.75 km

Colorful Streets of Baleal

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful alleyways that you can walk along the cliffs. Behind every corner, there are always more photo opportunities.

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3.79 km

Coastal Caves of Peniche

Highlight • Cave

4.11 km

Furninha Cave

Highlight • Cave

4.95 km

Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse was built in 1758 by Royal Charter. The Cabo Carvoeiro is a prominent cape along the southern Portuguese coast

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8.40 km

Prainha de São Pedro

Highlight • Beach

small beach at the fortress with access to the sea through an archway.

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9.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

2.34 km

1.66 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.12 km

2.05 km

637 m

133 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Peniche Fortress – Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse loop from Peniche

Colorful Tile Mural

Museu Nacional da Nazaré

Peniche Fortress

Colorful Streets of Baleal

Coastal Caves of Peniche

Furninha Cave

Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse

Prainha de São Pedro

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