- Nazaret - Artesanato e design de Autor - Nazaré is a colorful fishing village in central Portugal. Located almost 80mi north of Lisbon. With a beautiful sandy beach and the rhythm of the pounding waves, Nazaré is a perfect place for undisturbed walks along the shore, surfing, tanning and, of course, fishing.
The town gets its name after a statue of the Virgin Mary, which was brought from Nazareth by a monk in the 4th century. Nazare has three districts: the beach; Sitio, high above the main town and Pederneira. So, it has some interesting site-seeing spots. On the town square, the 17th century Nossa Senhora da Nazaré Church is located and the statue of Our Lady of Nazareth rests there. Another attraction is on Rua Sousa Lobo and its the Casa Museo do Pescador or a fisherman’s house museum. This traditional cottage is a typical home of a fisherman and his family.
The most popular things to do in Nazaré is to ride the funicular to Sitio. It is located 360 feet above the main town and offers panoramic views. Sitio has a chapel Capela da Memoria.
Nazaré has a lot of cafés and restaurants along the seaside. Obviously, most commonly served dishes consist of seafood and variety of locally caught fish. Colorful fishing boats are seen on the sand, along with busy fisherman. They still wear the traditional costumes, with check shirts and trousers. Local women are wearing colorful dresses, with petticoats underneath as well.
Unlike the other Portuguese towns, Nazaré does not have a monumental architecture or historic sites. However, the slow pace and genuine traditional lifestyle, make this charming town a great place to visit.
- Hotel and port pickup and drop-off
- Expert guide and driver
- Exclusive private tour
- Air-conditioned minivan transport
- All insurances and taxes included
- Gratuities
Experience a memorable 8 hours Private Tour to Nazaré, located 128 km north of Lisbon. Our initial stop will be at Caldas da Rainha, a renowned thermal spa town known for its sulphur rich waters that are reputed to treat skin and bone conditions. This town also boasts a significant shopping district and was established in the late 15th Century by Queen Leonor, wife of King João II. From there, we proceed to Nazaré, Portugal’s most renowned fishing town. This unique town still holds an old-world charm and traditions that are still alive, creating a captivating atmosphere for visitors. Known as the big waves capital, Nazaré is a vibrant fishing village that offers a breathtaking view from the cliff-top Sitio of Nazaré, accessible via an 1889 funicular. In addition to being a favoured beach resort, Nazaré is also the epicenter of big wave surfing in Portugal. Our Private tour provides convenient pick-up (8:30am) and drop-off (5:30pm) from your accommodation, guided by an experienced driver.
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