Baleal

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The district of Leiria (red) on the map of Portugal. © University Museum of Bergen

Baleal • Coastal area with an abundance of whales, or place on the coast where whale hunters have their camps.

Country

Portugal

County/ Region

Leiria (Peniche municipality)

First use

Medieval

Associated with

Whales

Whaling