Nazaré

Nazaré gained worldwide fame for the giant waves of the Nazaré Canyon, which draw surfers from around the globe every winter. Outside big-wave season, it’s a quiet fishing town with a long beach and the historic Sítio quarter perched on the clifftop above.

What to see

• Praia do Norte and the lighthouse, the best spot to watch the giant waves
• The Sítio viewpoint, reachable by funicular
• Nazaré’s main beach and seafront promenade
• Fresh grilled fish at the restaurants along the beach