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Hi! We are two young people, Diana and Romário and together we are Peniche360. Peniche360 emerged from the fusion between a young lady from Peniche, that learnt to admire her town and all its enchantments, and a young man from Lisbon, that found himself attached to this land embraced by the sea. Or in this case, as people say in Peniche, “drank the water from the Fonte Boa (Good Fountain)”. This is one of the many legends you’ll get to know if you come on a tour with us!
We started doing tours because:
1st: Both of us love to travel, to explore, to discover and to get to know more.
2nd: We agreed that Peniche has so much to offer and that not many people really know the core of this place, since most people think Peniche is summed up to Berlengas and surf... which isn't entirely true.
3rd: We are the only ones doing this in Peniche.
4th: What's the best way to get to know an unknown place? With a local, of course! We take you to places that are hidden and not so touristy.
We decided to promote its corners, stories, legends and culture in a more integrated and comprehensive way, not only for those who visit our city, but also for those who already live here.
Also we have this passion to talk to people and to show them around.
I was instantly attracted to Romário & Diana's tour because of what they wrote in their description. This charming young couple decided to make Peniche their home because there's so much more to this historic fishing village than Berlengas and surf, and they're super enthusiastic to share these lesser-known aspects with others. For example, I had no clue that Peniche was world-famous for bobbin lace making and that the community is invested in keeping this traditional art form alive until I took this tour. Diana is an exceptional storyteller - she throws a little bit of everything into the mix -history, arts & crafts, politics, religion, economy, environment, and daily life, with a healthy dose of humor! Plus, she customizes her tour to the desires of her audience and although Portuguese is not my first language (or 2nd or 3rd), she repeatedly asked me if I understood what she had said and then patiently re-explained the things I had missed in English. But what I was most impressed with was Diana and Romário's commitment to supporting other local businesses like restaurants, bakeries, and massage therapists, because this is how a community thrives, not through real estate development. Without young people like Diana and Romário taking a stand for cultural preservation, I fear that authentic locales like Peniche could lose their individual identities and end up one big shopping mall full of chain stores where everyone orders from QR code and the only human interactions they have are scripted. We decided to end our tour at the Peniche360 storefront, which I highly recommend that you visit because there you will find locally crafted souvenirs (not made in China) and get great insider tips from Romário & Diana on where to dine, shop, etc., and basically experience Peniche and the surrounding area like a local. The service they provide is unique and incredibly valuable! Moito obrigada!
Peniche es una ciudad que no entra en los planes de la mayoría si no vas a hacer surf… una vez allí y en compañía de Diana te hace de la ciudad y sus alrededores una gran sorpresa. Gracias por todo Diana!! Muy recomendado ☺️
Diana was amazing! She’s passionate about her city and we loved learning all about the history and hearing the tales of the people of Peniche. An absolutely fantastic morning - we both highly recommend taking the tour with Diana!
Historian, storyteller, a true Peniche expert with a heart. Diana gives a tour incomparable to other tours. You must visit Peniche to attend this. It is that special.
