Nazaré, Portugal

Nazaré

A fishing town famous for the world's biggest surfed waves.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Nazaré

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the funicular up to Sítio for the view over the beach and town.
  2. AfternoonWalk to the lighthouse fort, where you can watch the giant waves in winter.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the seafront.

Day 2

Visit the monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha.

What to eat

Fresh grilled fish and fish dried on racks on the beach.

Local tips

Make the most of Nazaré

Beat the crowds

Summer is busy on the beach. Big wave days in winter draw crowds to the lighthouse.

Best photo spot

The giant waves from the Fort of São Miguel lighthouse, and the town from the Sítio cliff.

Getting there

Buses from Lisbon take about 2 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Alcobaça monastery and Óbidos.

Good to know

The biggest waves usually come between October and March. A funicular links the beach to the Sítio cliff.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Nazaré

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Plan your visit

Getting to Nazaré

Getting there

  • Lisbon Airport (LIS)90 km away
  • Coimbra90 km away
  • Lisbon100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Nazaré: good to know

Is Nazaré worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and food. A fishing town famous for the world's biggest surfed waves.

How many days do you need in Nazaré?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Nazaré?

You can visit all year. Summer is busy on the beach. Big wave days in winter draw crowds to the lighthouse.

How do you get to Nazaré?

The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport (LIS), about 90 km away. Buses from Lisbon take about 2 hours.

What is there to see near Nazaré?

Nearby hidden places include Coimbra (88 km), Sintra (93 km) and Lisbon (98 km).

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