Things to do in Nazaré
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Promontório do Sítio
The Promontório do Sítio, the cliff-top area 110m above the beach, is popular for its tremendous views and, among Portuguese devotees, its mystical associations. According to legend it was here that a long-lost statue of the Virgin and brought back from Nazareth in the 4th century, was finally found in the 18th century.
Even more famously, it's said the Virgin appeared here on a foggy day in 1182. Local nobleman Dom Fuas Roupinho was in pursuit of a deer when the animal disappeared off the edge of the Sítio precipice. Dom Fuas cried out to the Virgin for help and his horse miraculously stopped right at cliff's edge. Dom Fuas built the small Hermida da Memória chapel on …
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Casa do Santo
An immensely enjoyable cervejaria (beer house) serving beer, wine and tasty seafood snacks – especially recommended are the garlicky steamed ameijoas (clams). Grab a table on the pavement, or eat under the stone arches of the cosy interior rooms beside the bustling bar.
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Conchina da Nazaré
This simple place with outdoor seating on a backstreet square serves good-value seafood, including wood-grilled fish and delicious açorda de marisco (thick bread soup with seafood). Many nights there are more locals than tourists.
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Bubba’s Bar
For a beer or a bite without leaving the beach, Bubba’s is the place. Serving everything from morning coffee to standard beach-bar fare, it’s got a big sunny outdoor deck, with plexiglass windows to block the wind and sand.
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Casa Durão
A rustic venue where you can start the evening with beer and a big plate of garlicky ameijoas (steamed clams, around €5) on a little outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.
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A Lanterna
This cosy if touristy place specialises in paella-like cataplana (seafood simmered with herbs, tomatoes, onions and wine), served in its low-ceilinged dining room.
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Ponto Sem-Nó
An appealing local drinking hole in a back alley, serving petiscos (snacks) including tasty cheeses and octopus salads, as well as grilled sardines (€5).
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Restaurante Mar Bravo
On the ground floor of the town’s top hotel you’ll find its most upscale restaurant, with high-quality seafood simply prepared, plus ocean views.
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A Tasquinha
This snug family operation serves…you guessed it – seafood! High quality and reasonable prices make it hugely popular. Expect queues on summer nights.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
The 17th-century, baroque Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré replaced an earlier church, and is decorated with attractive Dutch azulejos.
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Supermercado Nazaré Mar
Self-caterers can head to Supermercado Nazaré Mar. To drink with the locals, check out the bars around Travessa do Elevador.
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Blá Blá Bar
Serving drinks late into the night, Blá Blá sits near the cliffs at the northern end of the beachfront promenade.
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