The imposing stone walls and gatehouse of the Peniche Fortress, home to the Museu Nacional de Resistência e Liberdade, with a cobbled pathway leading to the entrance archway and the museum's red signage visible above the fortified walls in Peniche, Portugal

National Museum of Resistance and Freedom in Peniche

What to expect and why it matters Peniche is famous for its waves, its fishing boats, and its fortress rising dramatically from the Atlantic. But inside those ancient walls is something that will stop you in your tracks; the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom tells one of the most powerful stories in modern European …

The historic Fort of São João Baptista rising from a rocky outcrop surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters at Berlengas Island off the coast of Peniche, Portugal, with visitors arriving by boat and a zigzag stone causeway connecting the fortress to the island

A Day trip to the Berlengas Islands in Portugal

Imagine a hidden paradise just off the coast of Portugal, where crystal-clear waters lap against rugged cliffs, rare seabirds soar overhead, and a lone lighthouse stands sentinel over a landscape untouched by time. Welcome to the Berlengas Islands, a natural wonder that feels worlds away from the bustling streets of Lisbon, yet is easily accessible …