Boa Tarde Mandy & Kyle... Olá! This one (video) was very special to me. I lived in Atouguia da Baleia for 3 months... just up the road from your moinho de vento!! From the first shots of it, I knew exactly where you were (I drove by a few times, when traveling to Óbidos for my Portuguese lessons). Peniche is near and dear to my heart. The entire area is. It was my first trip to Europe and I landed in the Peniche area because a friend of mine (from NZ) purchased a house in Atouguia and was heading back to New Zealand for the warmer temps (it was the end of November when I arrived) but for this Canadian, Portugal in winter was perfect! I was very fortunate... I had her house to myself and her car. I got to explore many areas during my 3 months there... and when I eventually... finally move I intend to land right back in the Atouguia da Baleia / Peniche area. I loved how it wasn't very touristy in the winter... mostly Portuguese people living their day-to-day lives. I'm not a surfer but I really enjoyed watching the surfers and learning about the waves. I loved exploring and enjoyed the rugged Ilhéu da Papôa AND the same rugged coastline off the northern tip of Baleal Island, the sunsets were most magnificent from the Western-facing Cabo Carvoeiro in Peniche. It is a wonderful, centrally located area of Portugal and close to many terrific places to explore and although I had a car, easy to get to from Lisboa by bus. So, a huge obrigada from me. I miss it. p.s. Can you please drop a link to the Moinho rental? That is one of the best renovations I've seen... it's kind of my dream too Mandy :) Kyle I know you are super tall... Mandy how tall are you? I'm only 5'1" so I think for me the height in all the rooms would be good!
Olá Jen! I apologize for our late reply- we are traveling to the UK! Oh, wow that is so cool you lived there! We were in your old stomping grounds! Peniche is such an incredible town. We were so touched by how friendly and welcoming everyone was there. You’re right, it does feel much more local than touristy and we LOVE that so much. It’s so much fun getting to know the locals and learn more about their culture. We aren’t surfers either, but we are so impressed with the people out there riding the waves. We tried once and got all bruised 🤣. Isn’t Papôa a dream? Happy to hear how much you loved Papôa, too! We can’t wait to go back and see more of Peniche! Oh, yes! You would love the air bnb. Let me see if I can find the listing. I’m 5’9” and I had to duck a little, but it wasn’t too bad. It was very cozy! I’ll post the link here as soon as I find it. Thank you for watching! :)
Here it is! www.airbnb.com/rooms/28277326?adults=1&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2024-01-15&check_out=2024-01-20&source_impression_id=p3_1702773357_4yjMQhveLuArKQR9&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=c4477bae-8efb-45f7-b735-28e828bad6a7
Will you spend The ‘Holidays’ in the UK? That will be lovely! I spent Christmas in Portugal… it was a dream. Lisboa, especially was amazing. I also spent a lot of time in Óbidos over Christmas and that was super special!!. It was magical. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Enjoy, how ever you celebrate! Obrigada for all the beautiful videos!!@@mandyandkyle
Impressed by the windmill very well kept and restored you would be surprised be the many abandoned windmills across the country, there are plenty to recover. I’m from Minho region up north but love Peniche. You guys having so much fun so jealous 😅 enjoying watching you both
Isn’t the windmill great? We are so impressed with how well they restored it! Now you’ve got us thinking about restoring one ourselves knowing how many abandoned ones there are. Haha! We haven’t made it to the Minho region yet, but we hear it’s beautiful! Thanks for watching! :)
Definitely a unique experience. You made a great choice. The area has much to offer. Dino Park, Supertubos Beach, Praia da Areia Branca to mention a few.
We can't wait to go back to see more of Peniche! We will put your location suggestions on our list! Thanks! You are completely right- it really does have so much to offer. We are constantly amazed at how beautiful and interesting central Portugal is.
Boa Tarde Mandy & Kyle... Olá!
This one (video) was very special to me. I lived in Atouguia da Baleia for 3 months... just up the road from your moinho de vento!! From the first shots of it, I knew exactly where you were (I drove by a few times, when traveling to Óbidos for my Portuguese lessons).
Peniche is near and dear to my heart. The entire area is. It was my first trip to Europe and I landed in the Peniche area because a friend of mine (from NZ) purchased a house in Atouguia and was heading back to New Zealand for the warmer temps (it was the end of November when I arrived) but for this Canadian, Portugal in winter was perfect!
I was very fortunate... I had her house to myself and her car. I got to explore many areas during my 3 months there... and when I eventually... finally move I intend to land right back in the Atouguia da Baleia / Peniche area. I loved how it wasn't very touristy in the winter... mostly Portuguese people living their day-to-day lives. I'm not a surfer but I really enjoyed watching the surfers and learning about the waves. I loved exploring and enjoyed the rugged Ilhéu da Papôa AND the same rugged coastline off the northern tip of Baleal Island, the sunsets were most magnificent from the Western-facing Cabo Carvoeiro in Peniche.
It is a wonderful, centrally located area of Portugal and close to many terrific places to explore and although I had a car, easy to get to from Lisboa by bus.
So, a huge obrigada from me. I miss it.
p.s. Can you please drop a link to the Moinho rental? That is one of the best renovations I've seen... it's kind of my dream too Mandy :)
Kyle I know you are super tall... Mandy how tall are you? I'm only 5'1" so I think for me the height in all the rooms would be good!
Olá Jen! I apologize for our late reply- we are traveling to the UK!
Oh, wow that is so cool you lived there! We were in your old stomping grounds! Peniche is such an incredible town. We were so touched by how friendly and welcoming everyone was there. You’re right, it does feel much more local than touristy and we LOVE that so much. It’s so much fun getting to know the locals and learn more about their culture.
We aren’t surfers either, but we are so impressed with the people out there riding the waves. We tried once and got all bruised 🤣.
Isn’t Papôa a dream? Happy to hear how much you loved Papôa, too! We can’t wait to go back and see more of Peniche!
Oh, yes! You would love the air bnb. Let me see if I can find the listing. I’m 5’9” and I had to duck a little, but it wasn’t too bad. It was very cozy! I’ll post the link here as soon as I find it.
Thank you for watching! :)
Here it is! www.airbnb.com/rooms/28277326?adults=1&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2024-01-15&check_out=2024-01-20&source_impression_id=p3_1702773357_4yjMQhveLuArKQR9&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=c4477bae-8efb-45f7-b735-28e828bad6a7
Will you spend The ‘Holidays’ in the UK? That will be lovely!
I spent Christmas in Portugal… it was a dream.
Lisboa, especially was amazing. I also spent a lot of time in Óbidos over Christmas and that was super special!!.
It was magical.
Happy Holidays to you and your family. Enjoy, how ever you celebrate!
Obrigada for all the beautiful videos!!@@mandyandkyle
Wonderful! Obrigada Mandy!!! I’ll fit in quite well, at my height! @@mandyandkyle
Hi, everyone! Thanks for watching! Let us know what you think! : )
Thank you for this beautiful video, hope you do come back and enjoy all the beauties my country have to offer!
Amazing windmill
Peniche is one of the most marveluos pieces of the portuguese coast and so negleted by the tourists
We didn’t know about until we had been here for a while. Such a beautiful place!
I’m in love with you guys and with your videos. Thank you ❤
That’s so nice of you!! Thanks for watching! :)
Impressed by the windmill very well kept and restored you would be surprised be the many abandoned windmills across the country, there are plenty to recover.
I’m from Minho region up north but love Peniche.
You guys having so much fun so jealous 😅 enjoying watching you both
Isn’t the windmill great? We are so impressed with how well they restored it! Now you’ve got us thinking about restoring one ourselves knowing how many abandoned ones there are. Haha!
We haven’t made it to the Minho region yet, but we hear it’s beautiful!
Thanks for watching! :)
Definitely a unique experience. You made a great choice. The area has much to offer. Dino Park, Supertubos Beach, Praia da Areia Branca to mention a few.
We can't wait to go back to see more of Peniche! We will put your location suggestions on our list! Thanks! You are completely right- it really does have so much to offer. We are constantly amazed at how beautiful and interesting central Portugal is.
Peniche is incredible. Maybe we should live the windmill life full time :-).
(Monica voice) I know!!!!!
Looks amazing. Let's see that cooking show Kyle.
Don't tempt him- he will do it! Haha!
Hey, great video! Can you share where you I can go to book that amazing windmill for couple of nights? Greatly appreciate it, obrigada.
Okay, found it on airbnb! Enjoyed your video!