Private Tour: Discovery Fishing Village of Nazaré and the Giant Waves with Traditional Lunch

Lisbon , Portugal

Private Tour: Discovery Fishing Village of Nazaré and the Giant Waves with Traditional Lunch

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About this experience

Enjoy visits, Nazaré 128 km north of Lisbon and affords a rewarding 8 hours Private Tour experience. Nazaré, is the most famous fishing town in Portugal, Nazaré is unique in many ways it has an atmosphere of times gone by, contentment and traditions which continue to thrive, which make it a special place to visit. The wooden fishing boats still used today are colorful and narrow with curved prows and decoration evocative of the first fishermen of the area; the Phoenicians, who settled here in pre-Christian times. Nazaré (known as big waves capital) is a colorful fishing village with an awesome view from the Sitio of Nazaré, up on the cliff and reached via an 1889 funicular. Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (8:30am) /drop-off (5:30pm) from your located accommodations, driver/guide and lunch.

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all year

Monster Waves and Nazaré Village with Lunch<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Driver or tour guide

Private tour

Lunch

Van with air conditioner, gas and tolls

Insurances and taxes

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Detailed itinerary

Nazaré is a coastal resort north of Lisbon and an increasingly popular destination among surfers and tourists.

At the western tip of the Sítio headland is the Farol da Nazaré lighthouse and the Miguel Arcanjo Fort. This area is all about extreme surfing and the Praia do Norte waves. Inside the fort are informative exhibits about the surfing culture of the region, and including surfboards and pictures of the extreme surfing.

The village of Sítio da Nazaré and the Sítio headland contain the prominent tourist attractions of Nazaré, and is the area to explore on a day trip. Sítio da Nazaré is located at the top of Monte Sítio and the village has a pretty historic centre along with wonderful views of the coastline.

At the centre of Sítio is the grand baroque Igreja Nossa Senhora da Nazaré church, which houses an ancient statue of the Virgin Mary. This small statue is unique, as it is a Black Madonna feeding baby Jesus. The statue is believed to have been carved in Nazareth (Israel), and its arrival in Nazaré (Portugal) gave the town its name.

Nazare is one of the finest beach resorts in Portugal, and is an outstanding destination for a holiday. The town is situated on a wide bay of golden sands and stands in the shadow of the towering Sítio headland. Historically, this headland provided shelter for the fishing fleet and the boats were moored high up on the sands, safe from the ferocity of the ocean.

Today, fishing has succumbed to tourism, but Nazaré is proud of its heritage, and the town has lost little of its character. Cobbled streets lead from the beachfront, fishermen’s houses have been converted into stylish hotels, and old women still wear traditional dress.

In the summer months, Nazare is a bustling and vibrant holiday destination, which attracts a diversity of nationalities and range of ages. The winter draws a wholly different type of tourist, daredevil surfers, who come to surf the colossal waves that break off the Praia do Norte beach.

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Gratuities

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Audio guide

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Guide guide

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Important information

Specialized infant seats are available

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.

We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.

For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.

Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

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Pastel de Nata

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