Nazaré is a coastal town located in the central region of Portugal, on the Atlantic coast. It is a popular vacation spot for locals and tourists alike, especially because of its golden sandy beaches, impressive waves and historical sites.
The city is divided into two distinct parts: the SÃtio, located on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and Nazaré Beach, located at the foot of the cliff. The SÃtio is accessible via a funicular that offers a panoramic view of the city and the ocean.
Nazaré is famous for its giant waves, which sometimes reach more than 30 meters high and attract professional surfers from around the world. The waves are created by a combination of geographical and meteorological factors, including the underwater topography and strong winds.
In addition to its beaches and waves, Nazaré is home to several historical and cultural sites, such as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré, the Fishing Museum and the Municipal Museum. The city is also known for its local cuisine, which includes dishes based on seafood and fresh fish. Un moment de détente, rendez-vous au nouveau centre de Thalasso situé sur la plage
Our 10 favorites :
Admire the view from the SÃtio de Nazaré : This square offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Nazaré below. Website: https://www.visitportugal.com/fr/content/sitio-de-nazare
Take the funicular of Nazaré: This funicular connects the beach of Nazaré to the SÃtio of Nazaré. It also offers a panoramic view of the city and the ocean. Coordinates: Rua Sub-Vila, 2, 2450-065 Nazaré. Website: https://www.funiculardenazare.pt/
Discover the cultural heritage of the city at the Municipal Museum of Nazaré: This museum presents the history and culture of Nazaré through exhibitions of artifacts, photos and videos. Coordinates: Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 31, 2450-255 Nazaré. Website: https://www.cm-nazare.pt/pt/visitar/patrimonio/museu-municipal
Walk on the beach of Nazaré: This golden sand beach is famous for its impressive waves, which attract surfers from all over the world. Coordinates: Praia da Nazaré, 2450-065 Nazaré.
Visit the sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré: This sanctuary is an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Nazaré, the patron saint of the city. Coordinates: Rua Sub-Vila, 2450-065 Nazaré. Website:https://www.santuariodenazare.com/
Sample local cuisine at the Mercado Municipal: This market offers a wide variety of fresh produce, including local fish and seafood. There are also several restaurants offering traditional local dishes. Contact information: Praça Sousa Oliveira, 2450-160 Nazaré.
Explore the Mira de Aire Cave: This spectacular cave is one of the largest caves in Portugal. It is filled with colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Coordinates: IC2, 2485-050 Mira de Aire. Website: https://grutasmiradaire.com/
Walking in the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park: This natural park is an ideal place to hike and admire the natural landscapes of the region. Coordinates: Rua da Fonte, 2, 2480-032 Alvados. Website: https://www.icnf.pt/portal/ap/p-nat/pnsc/sac
Take a dolphin watching boat tour: This boat tour takes visitors out to sea to watch dolphins in their natural habitat. Coordinates: Av. Manuel RemÃgio, 10, 2450-106 Nazaré. Website: https://www.nazareboatrides.com/
Discover the history of local fishing at the Nazaré Fishing Museum: This museum presents the history of local fishing through exhibitions of fishing tools, boats and photos. Coordinates: Avenida Vieira Guimarães, 50, 2450-110 Nazaré. Website : https://www.museudapesca.pt/
RESTAURANTS
There is a wide range of restaurants in Nazaré. In total, there are 92 restaurants, of which about 60 are open all year round. However, some of them are small and only welcome some customers, while others are much larger. Without asking for a complete evaluation, we would like to help those who, in our opinion, are really good and well worth a visit .
Held by Geraldine and Lionel and their daughter is the pastry chef, real French pastry, cream puffs, strawberry pie etc ...
Salad of the day, bread bagna for lunch on the beach and in the evening board of delicatessen on the terrace.
To discover Taberna d'Adelia named in the Michelin Guide. Charming environment, good wines and very good cooked fish that you can choose from their fish dish. Popular place so book a table in advance. Little India Great variety of Indian dishes and flavors that preserve the quality. Taverna do 8 o 80 A cozy Spanish restaurant with good food. Please try their burgers. Popular place to eat so book a table in advance. Sitiado Cozy restaurant in Sitio held by Wilson and his family. Very tasty and flavorful dishes (try their perfectly cooked tuna or beef stamp. Also don't forget the cheese pie with a fig marijuana as one of the tapas starters). Also ask the staff to recommend the wine to the food, so we promise you won't be disappointed! Restaurante A Tasquinha Very good Portuguese cuisine with friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. Powered by Carlos and his son. Impossible to reserve a table and because the restaurant is popular
Hamburgueria Mooo Here it goes if you're looking for quality and affordable burgers. Also has a very good veggie burger. Tosca Gastrobar Comfortable restaurant located on the larger of the two squares of Nazaré. Very popular restaurant not stuck in the traditional but developed the Portuguese cuisine to an exciting level. The Portuguese sausage with cinnamon and apple or Camembert with raspberry as a tapas starter is a good example. Pangeia Here you go when you want to feel luxurious. Located in Pedeneira. Always high quality; decor, staff, service and menu. Beautiful view of Nazaré. Specialties are calamari prepared in different ways. Please book in advance. Maria do MAR
One of the restaurants in the "gutter" between the main square and the mountain railway (the only restaurant with its own signpost to the square). Powered by Maria and her daughters. Personal and comfortable restaurant with a traditional and tasty Portuguese menu. On Fridays you will also have Fado evenings
Our favourite in Nazaré
Tapas restaurant . Excellent cuisine
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