Peniche is an industrial port town, with the best of the ocean at its feet.

There’s ancient forts, nature reserves and the gnarliest waves this side of Oz.

Here’s Luckytrip’s photo book of the best bits of Peniche.

Cabo Carvoeiro has been whittled out of the coastline by the sea. Walk along it to see the emblem of Peniche as well as a cheeky shipwreck or three.

This ex-jail has housed revolutionaries and your standard crims.

Berlengas Archipelago is the beauty queen of Peniche, packing ancient forts, protected wildlife, cliff-faces and a secret beach. Warning: it's a bumpy ride to get there.

Óbidos is your classic peachy Portuguese town. There's a walled castle on the hill and painted houses to spoil your eyeballs.

'Brooo, that wave just totally took you out.' Peniche is famous for its waves - head to Supertubos for the best boarding.