Your stay — Casa d'Arriba
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The Property — Casa d'Arriba
Casa d'Arriba perches on the cliff edge above Peniche's main surfing beach, Supertubos. The lobby feels like a surfer's den upgraded: exposed stone walls, wooden beams, a faint salt-and-wax smell, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Atlantic. It's a no-frills, clean 3-star aimed squarely at wave riders and beach walkers who want to be a 30-second stagger from the sand, not at anyone seeking resort pools or room service.
Chronicles of Peniche
Peniche was a fortified fishing town from the 16th century, its walls thickened during the Restoration Wars to defend Lisbon from sea attack. The 18th-century Fortaleza now houses a museum to the Estado Novo political prisoners held there. As cod fishing declined in the late 20th century, the town reinvented itself around the world-class left-hand reefs that break off the peninsula. Today its identity is split: still a working port with daily fish auction, and Portugal's unofficial capital of competitive surfing.
Best Time to Visit
Full Peniche guide →Best months
June and September: warm air (22-25°C), reliable Atlantic swells but lighter crowds than August. Water temp hits 18°C in June, still OK in a shorty wetsuit.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Town fills with sunbathers and surf camps; hotels run at 90-100% occupancy and prices double. The 'Rip Curl Pro' (usually October) draws surf pros and media, but July-August is pure holiday peak.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: air 17-20°C, fewer crowds, hotel prices drop 30-40%. Still enough swell for experienced surfers; October's Pro event means accommodation books up early that month.
Weather & packing
Peniche's microclimate is famously windy — the 'Nortada' wind funnels along the coast from June to August, often making beaches feel 5°C cooler. Pack a windproof jacket (even in summer) and a warm fleece for evening sea breezes; a 3/2mm wetsuit if you plan to surf.
Live City Briefing — Peniche
- The new Peniche sustainable mobility plan (2025) introduced a limited inner-town car-free zone around the harbour on summer weekends; parking near Supertubos is now pay-and-display year-round.
- The Fortaleza museum completed its 'Resistance and Freedom' exhibition in late 2025, adding interactive displays on the Estado Novo prison era — open daily except Mondays.
- Several local surf schools (e.g., Peniche Surf Camp) have just launched overnight gear storage lockers at the main beach, useful if you arrive early before check-in at Casa d'Arriba.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa d'Arriba, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top (third) floor facing the sea side (south-west). You'll get the quietest spot and the best view, since the lift stops there but there's no floor above. Rooms at the front catch the Atlantic breeze and morning sun without street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is audible when it operates, especially at night. Also skip rooms directly above the small restaurant/bar area (likely ground floor at the back) if you're a light sleeper – evening chatter carries up.
Best views
Rooms on the south-west side face the ocean over Cabo Carvoeiro's cliffs. The address (Estrada do Cabo Carvoeiro) places the hotel on the road leading to the cape, so those rooms see the sea and lighthouse. Avoid north-east facing rooms – they overlook the car park and inland scrub.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor) – least foot traffic, furthest from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Estrada do Cabo Carvoeiro can be noticeable on lower floors, especially at rush hour (8-10am, 5-7pm) and during summer weekends when surfers drive in. The hotel's bar stays open until midnight on peak season weekends, creating a low hum from the ground floor. Lift motor noise is faint but persistent on floors 1 and 2.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited to 20 spaces – arrive before 4pm on summer days or you'll end up at the €4/day public lot on Rua do Baluarte, a 10-minute walk. 2. If you need the accessible room with roll-in shower, book it directly with the hotel – only one exists (ground floor) and it's not always listed on third-party sites.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa d'Arriba
Free WiFi throughout with download speeds around 15-20 Mbps; daily login via room number and surname, no time limits
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections in the main building
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided; guests can request a complimentary newspaper from reception weekly
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at no extra cost; late check-out until 13:00 costs €35 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage available at reception for day guests and after check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; one accessible ground-floor room with roll-in shower; narrow doors to restaurant and pool area may challenge larger wheelchairs
Free on-site outdoor parking for 20 cars (uncovered, first-come first-served); nearby public car park at Rua do Baluarte costs €4/day; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no tourist tax charged in Peniche as of 2026)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to first night charged at booking; a €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nossa Senhora da Consolação (42 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Esperança (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Minimercado Martinho — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Lisbon airport or tourist spots, which take a high commission.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted in most supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants; small stalls and some local markets may be cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up 5–10% in restaurants is appreciated; taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff are fine without a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A bica (espresso) at a local pastelaria costs about €0.80–€1.00.
A prato do dia (daily special with meat or fish, sides, and bread) from a tasca runs around €8–€10.
Grilled fish with potatoes and salad at a local restaurant sets you back roughly €10–€12 for a main.
Pastéis de nata from any bakery and grilled sardines from summer kiosks along the waterfront are cheap staples.
Pingo Doce and Lidl are the main discount supermarkets in Peniche.
The weekly open-air market (Mercado Municipal) on Saturdays has budget clothing and accessories.
Walking covers most of central Peniche; for longer trips, local buses (Rodoviária do Tejo) cost around €2 per ride; from Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus to Sete Rios then a direct bus to Peniche (about €15 total).
Eat at tascas or pastelarias for lunch instead of tourist-facing seafront restaurants; buy groceries at Pingo Doce for picnic supplies; visit during shoulder season (April–June or September–October) for lower accommodation prices.
Good to know — Peniche
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Emergency Contacts
PenicheAll emergencies (police, ambulance, fire) in Portugal are handled by the single number 112. For non-urgent police matters, contact the local GNR at +351 262 780 090 (Peniche station). For health queries outside emergencies, call Saúde 24 on 808 24 24 24.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Peniche, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa d'Arriba
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Peniche bus station → Casa d'Arriba (Rua do Cabo Carvoeiro)
💡 Take line 4 towards Cabo Carvoeiro and ask the driver to stop at 'Casa d'Arriba'. Otherwise it's a 15-minute walk from town – walk west along the seafront Av. do Mar.
Lisbon Sete Rios bus station → Peniche bus station
💡 Get off at Peniche's central stop, not the marginal stop near the port. Casa d'Arriba is a 5-minute walk uphill from the bus station.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) – Aerobus line 1 or 2 → Sete Rios bus station
💡 Buy both tickets online via Rede Expressos app. The Aerobus drops you right at Sete Rios – follow signs to the bus terminal (level -1).
Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Casa d'Arriba, Peniche
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Peniche Transfers for a fixed €65. Avoid unlicensed drivers at the airport arrivals hall.
About Peniche
Wikipedia ↗
Peniche (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɨˈniʃɨ] ), officially the City of Peniche (Portuguese: Cidade de Peniche), is a seaside municipality and a city in the Oeste region, in the historical province of Estremadura, and in the Leiria District. It has 26,431 inhabitants, in an area of 77.55 km2. The cit...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa d'Arriba?
Request a room on the top (third) floor facing the sea side (south-west). You'll get the quietest spot and the best view, since the lift stops there but there's no floor above. Rooms at the front catch the Atlantic breeze and morning sun without street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa d'Arriba?
Avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is audible when it operates, especially at night. Also skip rooms directly above the small restaurant/bar area (likely ground floor at the back) if you're a light sleeper – evening chatter carries up.
Is Casa d'Arriba noisy?
Street noise from Estrada do Cabo Carvoeiro can be noticeable on lower floors, especially at rush hour (8-10am, 5-7pm) and during summer weekends when surfers drive in. The hotel's bar stays open until midnight on peak season weekends, creating a low hum from the ground floor. Lift motor noise is faint but persistent on floors 1 and 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa d'Arriba?
Rooms on the south-west side face the ocean over Cabo Carvoeiro's cliffs. The address (Estrada do Cabo Carvoeiro) places the hotel on the road leading to the cape, so those rooms see the sea and lighthouse. Avoid north-east facing rooms – they overlook the car park and inland scrub.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa d'Arriba?
1. Parking is limited to 20 spaces – arrive before 4pm on summer days or you'll end up at the €4/day public lot on Rua do Baluarte, a 10-minute walk. 2. If you need the accessible room with roll-in shower, book it directly with the hotel – only one exists (ground floor) and it's not always listed on third-party sites.
What time is check-in at Casa d'Arriba?
Check-in at Casa d'Arriba is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa d'Arriba have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout with download speeds around 15-20 Mbps; daily login via room number and surname, no time limits
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa d'Arriba?
None (no tourist tax charged in Peniche as of 2026)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa d'Arriba?
A prato do dia (daily special with meat or fish, sides, and bread) from a tasca runs around €8–€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa d'Arriba?
Walking covers most of central Peniche; for longer trips, local buses (Rodoviária do Tejo) cost around €2 per ride; from Lisbon airport, take the Aerobus to Sete Rios then a direct bus to Peniche (about €15 total).
When is the best time to visit Peniche?
June and September: warm air (22-25°C), reliable Atlantic swells but lighter crowds than August. Water temp hits 18°C in June, still OK in a shorty wetsuit.
Top Attractions in Peniche
💡 Adults pay €3, but entry is free for all on Sunday mornings. The rooftop offers the best view of the harbour and Berlenga Island.
💡 Ignore the paid parking by the restaurant—park 100m back on the road for free. Go on a clear day to see Berlenga Island 10km offshore.
💡 Go at low tide to walk across to the Baleal island—it connects via a sandbar. Free parking near the roundabout if you drive.
💡 The steps down to the beach are steep—about 200 of them. Bring water and a towel; there's no café on site. Best at late afternoon when the sun lights up the cliffs.
💡 Entry costs €2 but includes a live demonstration—go in the morning (10am-12pm) when the lace-makers are actively working. The free audio guide is worth grabbing.