Edition 42 - Nazaré
10.01.2022 • 16.01.2022
It took one wave. In fact, not an ordinary wave. A giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surf legend Garrett McNamara in 2011.This breath-taking 30-meter-high wave would change forever the fate of a picturesque coastal town known as Nazaré.
Edition 42 - Nazaré
Nazaré

Nazaré

The once fishing village of Nazaré, a very popular beach resort in Portugal, became a worldwide phenomenon after the McNamara effect. On November 1st 2011, the Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a 78 feet (23,77 meters) wave during the ZON North Canyon Show in Praia do Norte beach, in Nazaré! Since then, Nazaré - or as the surfers call it, "Naza" - has caught the world's attention. But Nazaré is more than its incredibly big waves. It is a deeply fascinating destination with countless secrets to unveil.
Nazaré Big Waves
Beaches & Surf

Nazaré Big Waves

The Nazaré Canyon is the reason why the waves are so big and so high breaking. This makes Nazaré a hotspot for big wave surfing. 
Ladeira panoramic swing
Beaches & Surf

Ladeira panoramic swing

A truly unrivalled view over the endlessness of the Atlantic, the beach of Nazaré.
Nazaré Surfer Wall
Beaches & Surf

Nazaré Surfer Wall

Nazaré's giant waves draw surfers from afar, 35 boards now displayed at S. Miguel Arcanjo Fort.
Sítio in Nazaré
Monuments & Attractions

Sítio in Nazaré

The Sítio district, at the town’s highest point (accessible by a funicular), is without doubt the best viewpoint in the area. 
Dry Fish Museum of Nazaré
Arts & Culture

Dry Fish Museum of Nazaré

The Dry Fish Museum was developed by the City Hall of Nazaré, including three main centres: fish drying, interpretation centre and fish treatment.