Praia da Nazaré
A crescent-shaped beach about 1.5 km long in front of the town. In summer colorful parasols fill the sand, and fishwives drying fish on the beach are a traditional sight.
Praia da Nazaré is sheltered by cliffs and a breakwater on its south side, and its water is calmer than the north beach. In summer it fills with striped canvas parasols, making it one of the most popular beaches in central Portugal. Traditional fish-drying racks still stand on the sand, where fishwives in seven layers of skirts spread out sardines and horse mackerel to dry; visitors can buy and try them. The seafront boulevard is lined with seafood restaurants, and grilled sardines and seafood rice are recommended. The Atlantic is cold, around 18–20°C in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Miradouro do Sítio (Suberco)
- Nazaré Funicular
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré
- Nazaré Lighthouse (Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo)
- Praia do Norte
- São Martinho do Porto Bay
- Alcobaça Monastery
- Caldas da Rainha