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Peniche Fortress

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Location: Peniche, Leiria, Portugal

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1. Carreiro da Furninha – Westernmost Point of Peniche loop from Peniche

15.7km

00:59

120m

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2. Baleal Beach and Village – Westernmost Point of Peniche loop from Peniche

29.5km

01:43

120m

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3. Óbidos Lagoon – Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail loop from Peniche

47.2km

02:59

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hund

July 6, 2020

The fortress of the city of Peniche was built between 1557 and 1570, further fortifications followed until 1645 according to plans by Louis XIII. serving French military engineer Nicolau de Langres. During the Salazar dictatorship, political prisoners were held in the fortress. Since the later general secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party Álvaro Cunhal and other of his comrades managed to escape during the famous “Escape from Peniche” on January 3, 1960, it gained a certain level of awareness. Today the Museu Regional is located in a part of the building, in which the function of the fortress as a prison during the dictatorship is also processed

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Jürgen 🍦🫏

August 21, 2020

Definitely go out to the peninsula behind Peniche.

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

November 12, 2025

- Construction: The fort was built in the 16th century, during the reign of King John III, to protect the town of Peniche from attacks by pirates and corsairs.

- Reconstruction: The fort was rebuilt in the 17th century after being damaged by an attack by the English.

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Location: Peniche, Leiria, Portugal

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Peniche Fortress

1. Carreiro da Furninha – Westernmost Point of Peniche loop from Peniche

2. Baleal Beach and Village – Westernmost Point of Peniche loop from Peniche

3. Óbidos Lagoon – Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail loop from Peniche

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