From Lisbon · ~120 km
Nazaré day trip from Lisbon.
Two hours north of Lisbon, perfect for surfers, sightseers and big-wave watchers. Here's everything you need to plan the trip — transport, tours and timing.
Is it worth it?
Absolutely. One of Europe's best day trips — especially in winter when the giants are running.
How long?
About 90 min to 2 hrs each way. A full day with 4–5 hrs in town is ideal.
Best time?
Oct–Mar for big waves; May–Oct for the town beach, seafood and warm clifftop walks.
Self-drive?
Yes — straight up the A8 toll road from Lisbon. Easiest if you also want Óbidos.
How to get there
Four ways from Lisbon
Bus — €11, ~2 hrs
Rede Expressos runs ~10 buses a day from Lisbon's Sete Rios terminal direct to Nazaré. Cheapest, easiest for solo travelers.
Rental car — most flexible
Pick up at Lisbon airport, drive the A8. Best if you want to add Óbidos or stay flexible around swell timing.
Private transfer — door to door
Around €130 one-way from Lisbon airport. Worth it for groups of 3–4 or late arrivals.
Guided day tour — easiest
Most include Óbidos and Fátima too. Pickup at your hotel, back by ~7pm. See tours below.
Book a tour
Top-rated day tours from Lisbon
All hand-picked from operators with consistent 4.5+ ratings. Free cancellation up to 24 hours on most options.
Prefer to self-drive?
Pick up a car in Lisbon and run the Silver Coast on your own clock.
Best option if you want to chase a swell window, add Óbidos and Peniche, or stay for sunset. ~€19/day in low season.
Local tips
Make the most of your day
Dress for the wind
The lighthouse cliffs are exposed and gusty year-round. Bring a windproof layer even in summer.
Book lunch ahead
Seafront seafood restaurants fill up between 1–2pm. A reservation saves 30 minutes of waiting.
Check if the waves are running
Glance at our live conditions page before you leave Lisbon — saves a wasted drive on a flat day.
Funicular return ticket
Buy the round-trip up to Sítio. The walk back down is steep and not much fun.
Have more time?
Stay overnight on the clifftop.
The light at Praia do Norte is best at dawn and golden hour — both of which day trips miss. A single night turns the trip into something memorable.
Going in winter? Get swell alerts.
One short email when a proper big-wave swell is heading for Nazaré. Pick your day-trip date.