A hidden treasure in Portugal, Berlenga Island is an unforgettable place in Portugal that amazes all visitors with its incredible nature and astonishing beauty.
Berlengas archipelago is located a few miles away from the coast of Peniche, a city in the West Coast of Portugal, admired for its beauty, beaches, history and geological interest.
Have you already discovered these amazing islands, classified as a Natural Reserve and studied by scientists from all over the world?
Its geology is unique and impressive. It truly is a geological monument and a historic testimony of the formation of the Earth that you must see.
The caves in Berlenga are one of the island’s most impressive characteristics, where the clear crystalline water reaches its maximum beauty. They can be visited by boat and are the perfect place to go scuba diving.
Its fauna and flora, along with the island’s beauty, are the main characteristics that transform this island into a magnificent spot in Portugal’s tourism. Some of the plant species in Berlenga can only be found here!
The animals found in Berlenga make this an unmatchable place. Here you’ll find fantastic animal species, both under water and on the surface! From fishes to marine mammals, birds, reptiles… Berlenga is a natural paradise in all aspects. Its symbol is the common murre, a bird similar to penguins that chose Berlenga as its only nesting place in Portugal.
While visiting this amazing place, you’ll also discover its captivating past and history. You must visit the imposing lighthouse and the majestic Saint Baptist Fort that was the center stage of wars, pirate attacks, power disputes, attempted kidnappings and invasions.
The visit to the island can be accompanied by a guide that can share all this fantastic stories with you exactly on the place they happened!
The geographical location of Berlenga is another highlight. Less than an hour away from the capital, it’s close to many other destinations you must visit – the unforgettable medieval village of Óbidos, Nazaré beach, the coast of Ericeira and many others.
For also this, a tour to Berlenga will be an unforgettable experience that only the true travelers and nature lovers will know in Portugal.
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