Nazaré Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Nazaré. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Small-Group Day Trip From Lisbon
• Fatima, Nazare, Obidos 8-People Small Group, Day-Tour From Lisbon
• Lisbon Super Saver: 2-Day Sintra, Cascais, Fatima, Nazare and Obidos Small-Group Day Trips
• Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos and S. Martinho do Porto Small-Group Tour From Lisbon
• Dolphin Safari

While it’s free to explore the coastal town of Nazaré independently, visiting as part of a day trip lets you see more of central Portugal’s highlights and have fun along the way. Full-day trips from Lisbon that combine Nazaré with the pilgrimage site of Fátima and the medieval center of Óbidos start at roughly US$90.

Yes, the lovely coastal town of Nazaré is worth it. With its golden sand and relaxed atmosphere, this former fishing village offers a similar vibe to the Algarve but is within much easier reach of Lisbon—it takes just over an hour to drive there.

The main attractions in Nazaré include Miradouro do Suberco, a panoramic lookout point that offers views of Praia da Nazaré, and the funicular that takes you from the lower town up to this scenic spot. Another highlight is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth Church.

You can see the biggest waves in Nazaré during the months of October through March; this is when professional surfers flock to the small town to ride some of the world’s most spectacular swells. From November through February, surf competitions take place.

Yes, it is sometimes safe to swim in Nazaré. During the summer months of June through August, the waves are typically small and currents are few, so you can swim safely off the shore of Praia da Nazaré. However, in the winter and the longer surf season, it is not safe to swim in Nazaré.