The most beautiful beaches near Nazaré.

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Praia da Nazaré

The town beach: a long crescent of sand with fishing boats and drying racks, sheltered by the Sítio cliff and lined with cafés.

Getting there: a few minutes’ walk from Casa da Olaria.

approx. 3 kmwalk or funicular

Praia do Norte

Wild and dramatic, famous for its giant waves. Superb for walking and watching, but swimming here is dangerous.

Getting there: take the Ascensor to the Sítio, then walk to the fort viewpoint (approx. 15 min).

approx. 8 kmby car

Praia do Salgado

South of Nazaré: dunes, space and often few people. Lovely for a long beach walk.

Public transport: very limited. A car or taxi is easiest.

approx. 15 kmbus or train

São Martinho do Porto

An almost circular bay with calm, shallow water. Ideal for children and for trying paddleboarding or kayaking.

By bus: Rodoviária do Oeste, Nazaré–São Martinho, about 15 min.
By train: CP, Linha do Oeste, São Martinho do Porto station (from Valado-Nazaré-Alcobaça). Check current timetable.

approx. 13 kmby bus via Alcobaça

Praia de Paredes da Vitória

A small village beach between cliffs, with a few simple fish restaurants.

By bus: Rodoviária do Oeste. In summer there is a seasonal beach bus from Alcobaça; outside summer, service is limited. Check current timetable.

approx. 39 kmbus via Caldas

Praia da Foz do Arelho

Where the Óbidos lagoon meets the ocean. On the lagoon side the water is calm and warmer.

By bus: Rodoviária do Oeste to Caldas da Rainha, then the Caldas–Foz do Arelho line. Check current timetable.

Distances are approximate road distances from Nazaré centre. Bus and train times change by season: always check the current timetable with the operator.

Photos: Praia do Norte: Addshore, CC BY-SA 3.0; Salgado, Foz do Arelho: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0; São Martinho do Porto: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 4.0; Paredes da Vitória: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Via Wikimedia Commons.