Ferrel (Peniche)
| Ferrel | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
  Ferrel | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′54″N 9°18′58″W / 39.365°N 9.316°WCoordinates: 39°21′54″N 9°18′58″W / 39.365°N 9.316°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Subregion | Oeste |
| Intermunic. comm. | Oeste |
| District | Leiria |
| Municipality | Peniche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.79 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,649 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Ferrel is a seaside parish in Peniche, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,649,[1] in an area of 13.79 km².[2]
It has beaches and breaks facing in 3 distinctly different directions making it a very variable and consistent destination for surfers. Home to many surf camps/schools and recently the destination for the WCT of the ASP (World championship tour of Association of Surfing Professionals) in time for the autumn swells.