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Nazare is a coastal resort town in the Portuguese region of Leiria. The name Nazare means “victory” in Amazigh. It is the only place in Europe where you can find sand dunes 100 meters high (328 ft) and up to 2 km long (1.24 miles). There are some really fantastic things to do in Nazere and it is a popular destination for beaches and water sports.
This article will give you tips on what to do while staying in this beautiful seaside town. These include popular activities such as beach, walking, surfing, water sports and others. So, without further ado, let’s start!
Beach
There are three main beaches in Nazare: Praia do Sul (sometimes referred to as Praia da Nazaré), Praia da Galé and a smaller beach on the northern side of town. The last one is only accessible by boat or by walking the cliff path from the centre of town. There are two main surfing spots, namely Supertubos and Boi Morto. Supertubos offers 7 km of beach break waves and is home to some of the best surfers in Europe. Boi Morto is a long beach break that ends up in a river mouth and offers some very challenging waves when it gets big.
