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Chapel of Memory
In a place named O Sítio is a Marian chapel built in memory of the miracle of Our Lady of Nazaré. It is on a hill with a wonderful view of the beach of Nazaré. There is a tramway to the top.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré
An important Marian shrine which houses the original image of Our Lady of Nazaré.
Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo
Go out to the lighthouse and watch the Atlantic Ocean's big waves crash against the cliffs.
Nazaré Beach
A great beach with excellent conditions for swimming and leisure at the summer.
North Beach
A vast expanse of beach. Caution: Dangerous swimming. In November 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a record-breaking giant wave with 78 feet (23.8 m) and it was inscripted in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Typical restaurant of Nazaré that favors the dishes with grilled fish and seafood. It has an esplanade overlooking the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazaré.
Restaurant next to the beach and with Portuguese traditional food.
Fresh seafood.
This 16-room, three star hotel is right on the beach. It features a seafood restaurant. Free breakfast buffet.
Three star, 46-room hotel just steps from the beach.
Four-star, 62-room hotel in the Leiria Pine Tree Forest near the beach. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, pool, restaurant, and room service.
formerly Vale Paraíso
Set in a pine forest, Ohai offers bungalows, glamping tents, and camping pitches. They have a water park, several pools, a spa, and other leisure activities, many targeted at children.
By train
By car
Nazaré municipality is on the A8 motorway from Lisbon and Leiria. To reach the town proper, use the connecting roads N8-5 or IC9.
Walk through the village, use the tramway to the top of the hill and enjoy the fabulous view over Praia da Nazaré. If you can, watch the international surfing championships on the lighthouse's slope.
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