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Nazare Beach
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Manuel
June 27, 2022
The best beach for learning to surf and the most urban beach in the region. The sea is quite unpredictable and can have weeks that are very calm and others that are very rough. Quite crowded and protected from the wind on the north side of the beach. We recommend that you only go to the beach on the north side of the beach. There are "Traditional Beach Tents" for shade on the beach. Difficult to park. We advise you to leave the car on the south side and walk along the promenade.
The best beach for learning to surf and the most urban beach in the region. The sea is quite unpredictable and can have weeks that are very calm and others that are very rough. Quite crowded and protected from the wind on the north side of the beach. We recommend that you only go to the beach on the…
Paula
December 13, 2016
Realy beautiful and one of the most touristic beaches in Portugal with very good restaurantes, great seafood and tradicional dishes. Excelent for swimming. The north side is also known for its giant waves. The biggest wave ever surfed in the world was there, a few years ago. Since that, north beach is like a mecca for surfers and a lot of curious people.
Maryna
February 5, 2016
Super beach! 15 min drive. Resort with palm trees and stores, souvenir shops and cozy cafes, endless beach and the promenade stretched along the Atlantic coast, keeping the atmosphere of Middle Ages
Tana
June 21, 2022
Most people visit Nazare for the beach, but there are many unique sights that can easily fill a day of sightseeing in the historical fishing village and the Sítio headland. Within the town are pretty, cobbled back streets, traditional beach shops and a promenade leading down to the fishing harbour. A funicular railway connects the town to the Sítio district, boasting some pretty fantastic views of the Atlantic ocean and Nazare’s world famous beaches. At the western tip of the Sítio headland is the Farol da Nazare lighthouse and the Miguel Arcanjo Fort. This area is all about extreme surfing and the Praia do Norte waves. Inside the fort you will find informative exhibits about the surfing culture of the region, and including surfboards and pictures of the extreme surfing.
Most people visit Nazare for the beach, but there are many unique sights that can easily fill a day of sightseeing in the historical fishing village and the Sítio headland. Within the town are pretty, cobbled back streets, traditional beach shops and a promenade leading down to the fishing harbour.…
Bruno
February 26, 2022
The main attractions of Nazare are mainly coastal and many people come for the vistas and the chance to see surfers big wave surfing at Praia do Norte. There are many viewpoints in Sitio, above the beach, and one of the best is the Miradouro de Suberco. Many people get the town’s funicular up to the spot, which runs every fifteen minutes. At 110 meters above sea level, the viewpoint provides a magnificent aerial view of Nazare and its beaches. It is a spectacular place to watch the waves, though in summer the water can be relatively calm. If you’re around from October to February however, you may see waves over 100 feet high! The waves are so big due to the presence of an underwater canyon, known as the Nazare Canyon, which creates constructive interference between the incoming swell waves, causing giant walls of water along the coast. Fishing is also an important part of the lifestyle of the locals in Nazare and if you’re looking to have an authentic experience of Nazare, it is worth visiting the Fisherman’s District (Bairro do Pescadores). Here you’ll find fishermen mending fish nets, women in traditional Portuguese clothing, and nets laden with fish. The town itself is packed full of seafood restaurants and there are plenty of places to enjoy a meal caught from the sea that day. Along the beach itself, you’ll catch sight of colorful fishing boats ready to hit the water. Another must-see is the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazare (The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré). Originally founded in the 14th century, it has been renovated throughout the 16th and 17th centuries and is a beautiful Baroque structure. You will find the venerated statue of the Virgin here as well as depictions of the Legend of Nazare. Fifteen minutes drive from Nazare lies the Alcobaca Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1153 by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques. The monastic complex went on to become one of the richest and most important in the country, hosting almost 1000 monks. Many monarchs from the 13th and 14th centuries are buried here including King Afonso I and Queen Urraca, and King Afonso III and Queen Beatrice. However, the monastery’s most important possessions are the two intricately carved 14th-century tombs of King Pedro and his beloved mistress Ines de Castro. The tombs tell one of Portugal’s most tragic love stories. Heir to the throne, Pedro was the son of King Afonso IV and was married off to Constanza Manuel of Villena to help ally Portugal with Spain. Peter, however, did not fall in love with Constanza but her lady-in-waiting Ines and the two began a passionate love affair. When Constanza died in 1345, Ines was banished from court and King Afonso suggested different princesses Peter could select as second wives. However, Peter refused and began living in secret with Ines, enraging his father. In 1355, King Afonso ordered three assassins to mercilessly kill her. Peter was devastated by her murder and was determined to exact his revenge. He revolted against his father, who died soon after and Peter ascended to the throne in 1357. As king, he had her body exhumed and crowned her queen posthumously, claiming they had married in secret before she died. He also had her assassins tracked down and killed, ordering that their hearts be ripped from their chest. To ensure they would be together in the afterlife, he had a royal tomb built for Ines and one for himself installed in the Alcobaca Monastery, carved with scenes from their life together. The tombs are placed foot to foot so that the pair could rise up and see each other straight away, and they are inscribed with words Até ao Fím do Mundo, or until the end of the world. The tombs are a Gothic masterpiece and some say the story of Pedro and Ines may have inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Visits to Nazare and Alcobaca are popular day trips from Lisbon and can be combined in one trip. Together, they offer an opportunity to have a taste of coastal living and insight into Portugal’s history. If you’re interested in visiting Nazare, you may want to take a look at our Lisbon and Barcelona small group tour and our Discover Portugal tour which both visit Nazare.
The main attractions of Nazare are mainly coastal and many people come for the vistas and the chance to see surfers big wave surfing at Praia do Norte. There are many viewpoints in Sitio, above the beach, and one of the best is the Miradouro de Suberco. Many people get the town’s funicular up to the…
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