Top pickNazaré walking tour with funicular & local guide
2-hour guided walk through the old town and Sítio, including the funicular ride up the cliff.
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Nazaré · Portugal
The biggest waves on Earth.
Your independent guide to Praia do Norte — when the giants come, where to watch them, and how to plan the trip.
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Welcome to Nazaré
A sleepy Portuguese fishing town with a 100-foot secret.
Between October and March, an underwater canyon funnels Atlantic swell into the cliffs at Praia do Norte, producing the largest surfable waves ever ridden. The rest of the year, it's a colorful town beach with great seafood, easy day-trip access from Lisbon, and a clifftop lighthouse with one of the most cinematic views in Europe.
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Real-time wave height, period and direction, plus the live cam.
ExploreOct – Mar
Big-Wave Season
When the giants come, the major tow-in events and the best viewing spots.
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Sleep here
Where to Stay
Hand-picked stays from budget guesthouses to clifftop hotels.
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Plan your day
Things to Do
Lighthouse, canyon boat trips, market mornings and clifftop walks.
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Surf Lessons & Camps
Learn on the friendly town beach with local schools.
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Getting Here
The day-trip from Lisbon, bus, transfer and rental options.
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Nazaré Day Trip from Lisbon
The complete day-tripper's playbook — transport, top tours and local tips.
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Foodie favouriteWalking tour with food tastings & wine
Stroll Nazaré with a local foodie guide — try dried fish, pastries and a glass of regional wine.
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The easiest way to do Nazaré + the Silver Coast in one trip.
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Be there when the giants come.
We watch the long-range models so you don't have to. One short email when a proper big-wave swell is heading for Nazaré — usually two or three a winter.
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