Edition 60 - Nazaré

18.07.2022 • 31.07.2022

The once fishing village of Nazaré, a very popular beach resort in Portugal, became a worldwide phenomenon after the McNamara effect. But Nazaré is more than its incredibly big waves.It is a deeply fascinating destination with countless secrets to unveil.

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48 hours in Nazaré

The once fishing village of Nazaré, a very popular beach resort in Portugal, became a worldwide phenomenon after the McNamara effect. On November 1st 2011, the Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a 78 feet (23,77 meters) wave during the ZON North Canyon Show in Praia do Norte beach, in Nazaré! Since then, Nazaré - or as the surfers call it, "Naza" - has caught the world's attention. But Nazaré is more than its incredibly big waves. It is a deeply fascinating destination with countless secrets to unveil.

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Sleeping in Nazaré

These are our suggestions of a heavenly sleep to the soothing sound of the waves! As any popular beach resort, Nazaré has many options in terms of accommodation, designed for all tastes and budgets.

Eating in Nazaré

The region of Nazaré has always been extremely rich in all sorts of fish varieties. No wonder that fish plays a major role in the gastronomic tradition of Nazaré. Fish comes in many shapes and it can be cooked in several different ways: grilled, in the oven or simply dry. Authenticity is the motto.

The (grand) Canyon

Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?

Dry Fish Museum of Nazaré

The Dry Fish Museum was developed by the City Hall of Nazaré, including three main centres: fish drying, interpretation centre and fish treatment.

Chaby Pinheiro Theatre

Along the years, Chaby Pinheiro Theatre played a crucial role in the development of amateur theatre in Nazaré.

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Municipal Market of Nazaré

Located near the beach of Nazaré, the Municipal Market of Nazaré is a colourful spot of the city.