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Beach · Nazaré, Leiria
Praia da Nazaré
Wide, shell-shaped beach beside the village, with light sand, colorful fishing boats and drying nets where fish are dried in the sun, overlooked by the Sítio neighborhood atop the cliff.
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About Praia da Nazaré
Praia da Nazaré runs along the village front, in a shell-shaped bay protected by the Sítio promontory to the north. The sand is wide and pale, with the promenade and restaurants on one side.
Fishing is still part of village life. On the sand near the promenade, women dry mackerel, sardines and other fish in net racks in the sun; the dried fish is sold right there.
Some women wear the traditional seven-skirt costume, with layered skirts, a shawl and an apron. High‑prowed boats painted in bright colors sit on the sand.
In the European summer the beach fills with striped booths. From the top of the cliff, the Miradouro do Suberco shows the whole bay.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a day.
Best time
June to September for swimming, with lifeguards on duty. In August the village becomes very crowded. Off-season the beach is good for walking.
How to get there
It sits in front of the village, a few minutes’ walk from the bus terminal.
Tip
Try the dried fish sold on the racks. Respect the flags: even in the bay, the Atlantic can produce waves.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia da Nazaré
Is Praia da Nazaré good for swimming?
In season there is lifeguard supervision, and the bay is usually calmer than Praia do Norte. Respect the flags.
What is Nazaré dried fish?
Salted fish dried in the sun on nets stretched over the sand, sold by the very women who prepare it.
Where can you view the beach from above?
At the Miradouro do Suberco, in the Sítio.