Tourism in Portugal

Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?

In the holiday season they are white and full of light, turning the city of Águeda, in the region of Aveiro, into a must-see Christmas spot. 

Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.

This inspiring 20 km-long beach hopping route will lead you from Valmitão to Assenta beach across the most incredible natural settings of Center of Portugal's west coast. That continues to impress travellers with its wilderness and unrivalled pristine beauty.