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Portugal·🌊 Coastal

On the central Portuguese Atlantic coast, Nazaré is world-famous for its monster waves at Praia do Norte, where surfers break records. The traditional fishing village with the cable car to the Sítio plateau offers authentic Portugal.

What awaits you

BeachActiveLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–October: up to 23°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: February, March, December — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 16°C.

Max. temperature
15°
Jan
16°
Feb
17°
Mar
19°
Apr
20°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
23°
Aug
23°
Sep
22°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Water temperature
16°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
16°
Apr
17°
May
18°
Jun
18°
Jul
18°
Aug
18°
Sep
19°
Oct
18°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
7h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
7d
Feb
15d
Mar
8d
Apr
8d
May
11d
Jun
2d
Jul
2d
Aug
8d
Sep
16d
Oct
13d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Nazaré as a Vacation Destination

Nazaré is an excellent choice for beach holidays, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 23°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
PT