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Things to do: Leisure Activities  
 

October 2007: Swimming pool installed for use of apartment guests.

 

SURFING AT BALEAL BEACH: http://www.slideshow.pt/Album.aspx?ProductId=121

Sailing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Jetskiing, Canoeing: Rentals and lessons:

* OBIDOS LAGOON:
www.escoladeveladalagoa.com

* SAO MARTINHO BAY - 25 minutes/24 km:
http://www.cnsmp.org/

 

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GOLF:

PRAIA D'EL REY GOLF COURSE: http://www.portugalgolfcourses.com/pdelrey.html

VIMEIRO GOLF COURSE:  http://www.golfvimeiro.com/uk/home.php

BOTADO GOLF CLUB - near the historic walled fishing port of Peniche: 30 minutes/30km:
http://www.rt-oeste.pt/eng/peniche_golf.htm

GOLDEN EAGLE GOLF CLUB - in Rio Maior: 20 minutes/22km:
http://www.rt-oeste.pt/eng/riomaior_golf.htm

 

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BERLENGA ISLAND BOATS & INFORMATION:

 
   Access to the island is severely controlled for environmental protection. Only three companies operate public transport, but 90% or more of the visitors use a boat called Cabo Avelar Pessoa. It belongs to Viamar and may be booked in advance by phone (+351 262 785 646) or fax (+351 262 783 847).

The alternative companies are:

. Julius - phone +351 262 782 636

. Berlenga Turpesca - phone +351 262 789 960
 


To book lodging on the island contact:

Reserva Natural da Berlenga
Porto de Areia Norte, Estrada Marginal
2520 Peniche
Phone: +351 262 787 910

Camping:
Parque de Campismo da Berlenga
Phone: +351 262 789 571

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Portugal/Distrito_de_Leiria/Ilha_da_Berlenga

http://www.qsl.net/ct1eeb/cs7t/island/cq2i.htm

http://www.qsl.net/ct1eeb/cs7t/index.htm (about a visit by radio hams to the islands)

 
* BOAT TRIPS - several companies operate boats from Peniche's public dock. Largest is Viamar ferry (262 78 56 46; fax 262 78 38 47. Ticket booth open 8:30am-5:30pm), which offers 3 crossings per day. (40min.; July-Aug. 3 per day 9:30, 11:30am, 5:30pm; return trips at 10:30am, 4:30, 6:30pm. To stay overnight, buy a €10 1-way ticket each way. May 15-June and Sept. 1-15 10am, returns 4:30pm. Same-day round-trip ticket €15, children age 5-12 €10, under 5 free.) Reserve 3-4 days in advance. Arrive 1 hr. in advance, 2½ hr. in Aug. The crossing from Peniche to the island can be rough. Trips by Berlenga Turpesca (262 78 99 60) include visits to the Berlenga caves. Berlenga Praia (917 60 11 14) also offers crossing. Villa holiday apartment Portugal
BOAT TRIPS & FISHING TRIPS:

* SÃO MARTINHO BAY - in the bay or to Nazaré. Boat fishing in the bay or at sea.


* PENICHE - boat fishing or trips to Berlenga Island.


* BERLENGA ISLAND - boat trips with the local fishermen exploring the island’s craggy coast, fine views, caves and Blue Grotto. Inquire at the harbour or the Inn. Canoe/kayak rentals also available.

 

 

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HORSE RIDING:

Enjoy the Portuguese countryside and beaches from horseback. Rentals and lessons available:

* QUINTA DO PINHEIRO - 15 minutes, near Maiorga in Valado dos Frades, between Alcobaça and Nazaré

* CENTRO HIPICO HOTEL GOLF MAR - about 55 minutes, in Vimeiro (indoor and outdoor riding):
http://www.ohotelsandresorts.com/pt/hotel-golf-mar/experiencias/sport-a-discovery/equitacao.html

 

 

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INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOLS, SPORTS COMPLEXES
Open to the public:

 

* ALCOBAÇA - 10 minutes: Piscina Municipal, Rua de Olivença

* OBIDOS - 35-40 minutes' drive

* CALDAS DA RAINHA - 30 minutes:
  (Piscinas Municipais das Caldas da Rainha)

* RIO MAIOR - 25 minutes

 

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THERMAL SPAS:

* CALDAS DA RAINHA - 30 minutes away

* VIMEIRO - 55 minutes away

* TORRES VEDRAS - 45 minutes away

 

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ROCK GROTTOS/CAVES:

* GRUTAS DE MIRA DE AIRE - http://www.grutasmiradaire.com/

* GRUTAS DE ALVADOS - http://www.grutasalvados.com/

* GRUTAS DE SANTO ANTÓNIO - http://www.grutassantoantonio.com/

* GRUTAS DE MOEDAS - in São Mamede, near Batalha/Fátima: www.grutasmoeda.com



SPELEOLOGY (ROCK CLIMBING, CAVE EXPLORATION):

* SALIR DO PORTO - 25 minutes away: every Saturday at 915am starting from the cultural centre, or other times by appointment.
http://www.o-eusebio.org/

 

 

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MOUNTAIN BIKING:

* CALDAS DA RAINHA - 30 minutes away: every Sunday at 9am or other times by appointment:

http://www.bttcaldas.com/

 

 

 

 

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MOTOR KARTING:

* BOMBARRAL - Kartodromo Internacional da Região Oeste - 40 minutes away:
http://www.kiro-karting.com/

* BATALHA : (20 minutes away)
http://www.euroindy.com/


 

 

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HANG-GLIDING/PARA-GLIDING 
Rentals and tandems with instructor:

* PRAIA SALGADO, near Nazaré - 25 minutes:

http://voo.no.sapo.pt/englishvooduplo.htm Call mobile 96 607 48 82 for bookings.

* TORRES VEDRAS - 45 minutes/50km: Escola de Parapente de Stª Cruz, Rua dos Moinhos No.9, Bombardeira, 2560-049, A-dos-Cunhados, Torres Vedras Tel: 261982404, Mobile: 919190737
 

ULTRA LIGHT FLIGHTS:

* Near ÓBIDOS LAGOON - Aeroclube Lagoa de Óbidos, Director - Luis Sousa, Tel. - 962 774 790

 

 

LOCAL HISTORY TOURISM

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* For information about whole day and half day guided tours of historical Portugal, consult the site of the local tour company LUX INVICTA:


www.luxinvicta.pt

Tours of Lisbon, Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha, Alcobaça and Coimbra are available.



PORTUGAL TOURISM:

http://www.rt-leiriafatima.pt/Default.html (Tourism in District of Leiria)

 http://www.rt-oeste.pt/ (Tourism in western Portugal)

http://www.atl-turismolisboa.pt/home.asp?lng=uk&

http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/port2004/tourist-offices/tourist-offices.html (Tourist Offices’ Contact Info.)

 



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