Top Things to do in Nazare
Top 10 Things to do in Nazare, Central Portugal
Nazare, named after the Biblical “Nazareth” in the 4th century, is Portugal’s most famous fishing village, now becoming important as well in the world of big wave, tow-in surfing. The tallest wave ever recorded being surfed – by a Hawaiian big-wave surfer – was off Nazare.
Restaurants in Nazare
1. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By 478incon - Bruges, Belgium
Beautiful old church from the glory days of Portugal. Pay 1 Euro and visit the old chappel with corridir stil plastered with the Original azulejos. Don't mis it when you go to Nazaré
2. Praia da Nazare
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4.5 based on 2,393 reviews
Reviewed By S9237IZchristineb - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Amazing picturesque quaint town with beautiful beach and was told that surfers love it here with 150 ft waves when the condition is right.
3. O Sitio
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4.5 based on 1,394 reviews
Reviewed By jubieSheffield
A beautiful town square, with the most charming church, and woman in traditional dress selling their wears, and the views are amazing, there are plenty of little cafe's and restaurants. But Parking can be a little dificult,
4. Forte de Sao Miguel
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4.5 based on 987 reviews
Reviewed By mdsaction - Huntington Beach, United States
Went to Nazare in May which is not big wave season but still got a thrill from just looking out from the cliffs and imagining what the sight and sound must be when an eighty foot wave roars into that coastline. The Fort is a nice walk out to the point and the small exhibit inside has some surfing memorabilia as well as a great relief map explaining how these swells end up so big. The town and regular beach are worth the visit also.
5. Monte de Sao Bartolomeu
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
Great panoramic viewpoint, with breathtaking views of Nazare town and beach below. Its nice to just stand here and watch the waves coming in and admire the beautiful landscape. The funicular is close by to get down to Nazare town.
6. Praia do Norte
7. Miradouro do Suberco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By kelseybeckett - Berkshire, United Kingdom
Amazing views from here!! It's on the Nazare cliff, and it's very worth the visit!! You can see all the low town from here. Also, the scenery in this place is staggering.
8. Nazare Funicular
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By kelseybeckett - Berkshire, United Kingdom
It's a short trip that take you from top to bottom Nazare cliff. It's totally worth the value (2.90 round trip) as it's more an urban service that a turistic one. But it's great to travel on it!
9. Mercado Municipal de Nazare
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Pints
The market is vibrant and delightful. It's full of locally produced fruit, veg, and food of all types. There are some good cafes around the edge. There's a lovely atmosphere and it's a very friendly place.
10. Ermida da Memoria
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4.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By AAR8385 - Toronto, Canada
A very small chapel that is carved into a ledge but the history behind it is big! Apparently, the stone Madonna found down the stairs is said to have stone coming from around 2000 years ago and that the way the stone is crafted is not indigenous to Europe but rather the Middle East. This is the archaeology behind it. However, Catholics believe that the Madonna was carved by St. Joseph (Mary's husband) and then brought to Europe by rulers.
