Built on a rock and a place of pilgrimage since the 12th century, there are several points of interest to visit.

Inaugurated in 1889, the Nazaré Funicular, with a gradient of 42%, was built by the engineer Raul Mesnier du Ponsard, a student of Eiffel, to help pilgrims reach the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré. Today, the funicular is a must for all visitors to Nazaré and an easy way to get from the village to the Sítio da Nazaré.

Built in 1377 by order of King Ferdinand I, the Church of Senhora da Nazaré was the oldest and most important Portuguese Marian sanctuary until the twentieth century. The imposing baroque building, with two bell towers and the Royal Stone gallery of King Manuel I, underwent major renovations at the end of the 17th century. Since 1978, the church and its tiles have been recognised as a Property of Public Interest.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views that offer a unique perspective of the region’s natural beauty, with the ocean stretching to the horizon.

Also known as the Morro da Nazaré Fort and open to the public since 2014, this fort dominates Nazaré beach and offers stunning views over the village. This is a benchmark for lovers of the giant waves of Praia do Norte, which put the village in the world headlines with the famous “Nazare Canyon”.

Indulge in local cuisine at restaurants with stunning ocean views and explore traditional shops selling local handicrafts and produce.

A fishing village of medieval origin, it was one of the most important ports of the Coutos de Alcobaça. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was an active naval dockyard, from where ships and caravels set off on the voyages of discovery. Here you can visit the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora das Areias, built in the sixteenth century, and also the Church of the Misericórdia, built in the seventeenth century in the Manueline style.

This is a dolomitic hill that merges into a landscape of dunes and pine forest. With its altitude of 156 metres, it is a point of reference for sailors. Archaeological finds confirm pre-Roman occupation. The interest of the local flora earned it the status of Classified Site in 1979.

The tradition of drying fish in the sun is still alive in Nazaré. Dried fish is no longer a means of preserving food for days of scarcity, but a delicacy much sought after by tourists. The place where the fish is dried, known locally as “estendal”, or “paneiros”, is also a trademark of Nazaré and one of the living symbols of Nazaré’s maritime culture.

Inaugurated in 1976, the Dr. Joaquim Manso Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum houses a diverse collection of ethnography, archaeology, painting and photography. It is a documentary and artistic environment that highlights the rich maritime ethnography of Nazaré, displaying traditional vessels and costumes, as well as exploring archaeology, village history and the worship of the Virgin Mary.