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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
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| * 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
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| 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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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/indexenglish.htm
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
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FREE INTERNET ACCESS:
* OBIDOS CASTLE: inside the walled city
http://en.cm-obidos.pt//custom/vpage.aspx?pg=net_inicio&m=1&m=1
* CALDAS DA RAINHA (above the Fruit/Vegetable Marketplace) - 25 minutes: “Espaço
Internet” Location: Rua Diário de Notícias, No.33, Phone: 262839724
*Portugal Municipal Free Internet Access Locator:
http://www.internet.gov.pt/como_ter/onde.asp
PORTUGAL TOURISM:
http://www.visitportugal.com/Cultures/en-US/default
http://www.atl-turismolisboa.pt/home.asp?lng=uk&
http://tinyurl.com/lvbtc What’s On When -
Portugal
http://www.portugal.org/tourism/index.html
http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/port2004/tourist-offices/tourist-offices.html
(Tourist Offices’ Contact Info.)
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