Peniche is found in the Western Portuguese region, approximately 90 km north of Lisbon. With its Mediterranean climes, the hot summers and the mild winters are constant weather patterns with low amounts of rain peppered throughout the year. Peniche on the other hand experiences the lowest temperature all year round because of the sea. Peniche is a beachfront community and city in Portugal with a population of over 28,000 in an area covering 78 square kilometers. The city is composed of six parishes namely Ajuda, Atouguia de Baleia, Conceicao, Ferrel, Sao Pedro and Serra d’El-Rei. There are two main areas of Peniche is the city proper and the seaside community of Baleal. (more…)