Nazaré Funicular
Ascensor da Nazaré
A hillside funicular opened in 1889 that links the lower town on the beach with Sítio on the cliff top, offering panoramic views of the bay from the cars.
The Nazaré Funicular was designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, a student of Eiffel, and opened in 1889. It is about 320 m long with a gradient of around 42%, and two yellow cars pass each other on the track, taking about 3 minutes to reach Sítio. A one-way ticket costs about €2. It runs from around 7:00 until late at night, with departures every 15 minutes in peak season. When going up, the beach and town unfold behind you, so sit on the downhill side. The lower station is near the north end of the beach, about a 5-minute walk from the seafront.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:15–24:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Miradouro do Sítio (Suberco)
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré
- Praia da Nazaré
- Nazaré Lighthouse (Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo)
- Praia do Norte
- Alcobaça Monastery
- São Martinho do Porto Bay
- Caldas da Rainha