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Papoa – birdwatching and geology

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In the northern part of Peniche there is a rocky peninsula formed by limestone and volcanic breccia called Papoa. With thunderstorm and strong West wind, this is an excellent place to see the seabirds passing by, since then they fly closer to land, being possible even to observe some rarities. However, do not get too close to the cliff and put always your safety first, since the waves can drag a person to the sea.

 

Among the species you can see are several seagulls (Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Gull...), the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and the European Shag (P. aristotelis), the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), the Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), the Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) and several Sandpipers.

 

Pay also attention to terrestrial birds.

 

Papoa is the only place on the Portuguese mainland showing an episode of volcanism on the coast, having both scientific and pedagogical interest.

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  • In the northern part of Peniche there is a rocky peninsula formed by limestone and volcanic breccia called Papoa. With thunderstorm and strong West wind, this is an excellent place to see the seabirds passing by, since then they fly closer to land, being possible even to observe some rarities. However, do not get too close to the cliff and put always your safety first, since the waves can drag a person to the sea.

     

    Among the species you can see are several seagulls (Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Gull...), the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and the European Shag (P. aristotelis), the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), the Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), the Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) and several Sandpipers.

     

    Pay also attention to terrestrial birds.

     

    Papoa is the only place on the Portuguese mainland showing an episode of volcanism on the coast, having both scientific and pedagogical interest.

  • Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

  • Peniche

  • Berlengas Nature Reserve

  • Yes

  • Access to Peniche, from:

    - Caldas da Rainha (30 km) – N8, IP6 and N114;

    - Cadaval (39 km) – N247-1, N247, IP6 e N114;

    - Rio Maior (47 km) – N14, A15 to Óbidos. Exit 14 on A8 to IP6 and N114;

    - Lisbon (102 km) - A36/A8, on A8 exit 14 to IP6 and N114.

     

    Go around the city of Peniche on the right side (north) and head towards Carvoeiro cape (without reaching it), by Av. Mariano Calado. Cut to the right before the water deposit in the direction of Papoa, passing the beach of Portinho da Areia do Norte.

     

    Car access GPS: 39.371640, -9.376232

     

     

    Public transports

    Buses from Lisbon (Rodoviária do Oeste or Rede de Expressos)

    Train (Dagorda - Peniche)

  • Natura 2000 network - PTCON0056 Peniche / Santa Cruz

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