HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsPraia da Nazare
Portugal
These days, Nazaré’s major attractions are the waves and surfing, thanks to the "Nazaré Canyon", a submarine geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. It is the largest underwater canyon in Europe, about 170 kilometres along the coast, reaching a depth of 5,000 metres.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Nazare, arguably the most picturesque and atmospheric beach town in all of Portugal. As you stand on the sweeping golden sands of the main beach, Praia da Nazare, you are at the heart of a community that has lived in a…
Listen in the app2The Traditional Fish Drying Area
One of the most authentic sights along the Nazare promenade is the area dedicated to the drying of fish. Here, you will see rows of wooden racks covered in nets where fish, primarily horse mackerel and sardines, are splayed open,…
Listen in the app3The Funicular of Nazare
To reach the historic heights of Sitio, you can choose to walk the steep 15-minute uphill path, but the most iconic way to travel is via the Nazare Funicular. This engineering marvel has been in operation since 1889, originally…
Listen in the app4The Sítio Viewpoint (Miradouro do Suberco)
Step out onto the Miradouro do Suberco, and prepare to have your breath taken away. Standing 110 meters above sea level, this is one of the most famous viewpoints in Portugal. …
Listen in the app5Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazare
At the center of the Sitio square stands the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazare. This impressive baroque church, with its twin bell towers and elegant facade, has been a major pilgrimage site since the 14th century. …
Listen in the app6Ermida da Memória and the Legend of Don Fuas
Just at the edge of the cliff stands a tiny, pyramid-roofed chapel known as the Ermida da Memória. This humble structure is perhaps the most legendary spot in Nazare. …
Listen in the app7The Fortress of São Miguel Arcanjo and the Big Waves
Walk toward the very tip of the promontory to reach the Fortress of São Miguel Arcanjo. This 16th-century fortification, which now serves as a lighthouse, is the front-row seat for the greatest show on earth: the giant waves of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through Nazare, return for a moment to the promenade. Look at the horizon where the blue of the sky meets the deep navy of the Atlantic. …
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What is Praia da Nazare?
Praia da Nazare is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.5971, -9.0735 |
| Last updated |