Visit Berlengas

Practicalities

Plan Your Visit

Four steps, then the island.

Four steps

  1. Book a boat

    Every crossing leaves Peniche. Summer weekends sell out weeks ahead.

    Compare boats

  2. Buy the pass

    One per person, online only, for your visit date.

    Get the pass (opens in a new tab)

  3. Check the sea

    Boats cancel on heavy swell. Look the evening before.

    Read the weather guide

  4. Arrive early

    Check in at the time your boat operator gives you. Parking fills in August.

The Berlengas Pass

  • €3Adults, 18 to 64
  • €1.50Ages 7 to 17 and 65+
  • FreeAge 6 and under, still needs a pass
  • FreePeniche residents, still needs a pass
  • 550 people on the island at a time. Peak dates sell out.
  • Up to 6 passes per account.
  • Cancel or change the date up to 48 h ahead. No refund, unless ICNF cancels for weather.
  • Carry it on the island. It is checked.
Get your pass (opens in a new tab)

When to go

May–June
Greenest, quietest.
July–August
Warmest, busiest. Book ahead.
September
Warm sea, more space.
October–April
Boats only in calm weather.

Pack

  • Cash, there is no ATM
  • Water
  • Sun protection, almost no shade
  • Good shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • A windproof layer
  • Seasickness tablets

Reserve rules

  • Stay on marked trails
  • Take nothing, leave nothing
  • No drones without ICNF authorisation
  • No pets, except assistance dogs
  • No camping outside the campsite
  • No music outdoors

Breaches are fined from €200.

Questions

Can I visit without the pass?

No. Being on the island without a valid pass is an offence.

Do young children need one?

Yes. Children up to 6 are free, but every child must be registered and hold a pass.

I'm a foreign visitor. How do I register?

Online at berlengaspass.icnf.pt with your ID, or through a licensed boat operator.

I live in Peniche. How do I get a free pass?

Email berlengaspass@icnf.pt with proof of address. Once approved, you issue exempt passes yourself.

How long can I stay?

Up to 7 consecutive days if you sleep on the island.

Who else is exempt?

Island workers, Fishermen's Quarter rights-holders, licensed operators, boat crews, researchers, maintenance staff and official bodies. All still need a pass.

Source: ICNF, official Berlengas Pass FAQ.

Contacts