Praia da Nazaré
Nazaré, Leiria · Centro
About the Beach
Praia da Nazaré is one of the most famous beaches in Portugal, known worldwide for the giant waves that draw big-wave surfers like Garrett McNamara, who set world records here. The fishing town keeps its traditions alive, with women in traditional dress and fishermen pulling in their nets on the sand. The funicular ride up to the Sítio offers stunning panoramic views over the beach and the town.
Length: 3.5 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Alcobaça, 12.5 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia da Nazaré have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Nazaré has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Nazaré hold a Blue Flag?
Praia da Nazaré does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia da Nazaré?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Nazaré.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Nazaré?
The bathing season at Praia da Nazaré runs officially from 20 June to 15 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia da Nazaré?
Yes — Praia da Nazaré has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia da Nazaré?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Nazaré specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 20 June to 15 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Nazaré town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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