Fodor's Expert Review Museu das Rendas de Bilros

One of Peniche's traditional products is renda de bilros (bobbin lace)—not a surprise in a port city where making and repairing nets has long been an essential skill. This small but well-organized museum displays every imaginable item relating to the craft—from antique tools to elaborately decorated cushions and draperies—with texts and other explanatory materials in English. The skill is very much alive, with some 100 local craftspeople involved in teaching enthusiasts young and old. Every July, the town hosts an international showcase attended by representatives from 30 countries.