Is Nazare Portugal worth visiting?

The beautiful beach town of Nazaré, Portugal is absolutely worth visiting for any type of traveler. The town features several huge Atlantic beaches, excellent places to eat, and many different things to do. Nazare Portugal is a highly recommended destination for surfers because the beaches get hit with huge waves.



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The best months for good weather in Nazaré are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. On average, the warmest months are July, August and September.

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If you're going to Nazaré to enjoy the beach, then the summer months are perfect but keep in mind that on some days you won't be allowed to go inside the water. For those who want to see the big waves, then winter months are for you.

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Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and its castle are popular tourist destinations.

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We're not sure why, considering Braga, Portugal's third largest city, is also one of Europe's most walkable cities. The local university keeps streets lively, but the pedestrian-only lanes and plazas lined with historic architecture maintain plenty of alluring romance.

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In other words, you've got to be able to hold your breath for between 90 and 240 seconds. In some situations, you will be fortunate to get a breath before a giant lip land on top of your fragile body. For Nazaré, a surfer needs to be physically (and mentally) apt to being held underwater for a long and stressful time.

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Nazaré is most famous for its tow waves — you gotta do what you gotta do when the waves hit a certain size — but people paddle there, too.

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If you want to see all of Nazare in one day, it is best to use private transportation. People who are in good shape can attempt walking the O Sitio and the Nazare Beach portions by taking advantage of the Ascensor da Nazare, which links the two areas. (The Ascensor is described in an upcoming section on this page.)

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