Is Nazare a dangerous city? Are there any areas I should avoid? Nazare for the most part is very safe. We do recommend that you not drive to Nazare Beach, as there have been reports of car burglaries, with many victims being tourists.
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So Is Nazaré Worth Visiting? If you're looking for a different kind of beach destination with a part of a town that's situated high on the cliffs, then yes, Nazaré is definitely worth visiting. Nazaré will suit most travelers because there's something for everyone.
However, it's important to note that Nazaré has more than one beach. At Praia do Norte you'll find massive waves, but there are several beach breaks in and around the city where you can surf great (though) smaller waves too. Nevertheless, Nazaré is not for beginners.
The latest attraction of Nazaré, Portugal - the giant waves - is both unique and uncertain. Well, the big waves are not always there, they depend on the storms on the high seas that bring the big swells.
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.
The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.
In Coimbra or Braga a couple could live quite comfortably on that same budget of around $1,600 per month. Living in Lisbon, Porto, or trendy areas of the Algarve is going to cost more, but in other areas you can easily have a nice, cushy life for $2,000—add another $700+ to that for an equivalent Lisbon lifestyle.