Nazare
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Nazare, Portugal
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Nazare is a beach resort and harbour about 45 miles south of Figueira do Foz and 20 miles north of Peniche. It makes a justifiable claim to have one of the best beaches on the whole Atlantic coast of Portugal, stretching for several miles either side of the harbour. In spite of its popularity as a beach resort, Nazare has retained many of its local traditions and the women can still be seen dressed in their traditional headscarves and embroidered aprons worn over seven petticoats. Fish are still sun-dried in racks along the town’s wide beach. The harbour of Nazare is one of the best-sheltered along the whole coast and, because of its situation at the head of a huge ocean trench which stretches for several miles offshore, can be entered in even the worst conditions.
Charts
British Admiralty 3635 Portuguese 2302; 2402; 24203; 26302
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
From the north, the promontory of Sitio is very conspicuous a mile north of the harbour. From the south, the long sandy coast gives way to a low rocky foreshore about two miles before arriving at the harbour breakwater. Although the entrance to Nazare faces NW, there is seldom much swell in view of the depths here. Pass through the outer harbour and continue SE into the inner basin where the marina is located.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The friendly harbourmaster here, Captain Mike Hadley, speaks English like his mother tongue (because in fact it is). Call him on channel 09 or telephone: +351 262 561 401, mobile: 00 351 9680 74254). E-mail: [email protected]. Usually visiting yachts berth alongside on the end of the central pontoon wherever there is space. It may be necessary to raft up at busy periods.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- The Marina of Nazare can accommodate around 14 visiting yachts. Maximum length 25 metres. Depths 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundrette. Key access to pontoons and facilities. Fuel berth in the harbour.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Small boatyard with travel hoist. Electrical, electronic and mechanical repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel berth in the harbour. Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Although it is a long walk, the old town of O Sitio on the top of a rocky bluff to the north of the beach (about 1.5 miles north from the marina) is wonderfully picturesque. The Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré there is an impressive Baroque creation with splendid tiles on its interior walls. Above the main altar is the miraculous image of our Lady of Nazaré, after which the town is named. According to legend, this small statue of the Virgin Mary, a Black Madonna, was carried by a 4th century monk from Nazareth. Nazare is also perfectly situated for a bus trip to the spectacularly ornate Batalha Abbey, built to commemorate the battle of Aljubarrota, which led to Portuguese autonomy from Castile. The royal cloisters here are fabulously ornamented, as is the monumental gateway to the unfinished chapels. In a side chapel of the abbey are the tombs of King João and Queen Phillipa of Lancaster (daughter of John of Gaunt) and of their four sons, including Henry the Navigator.
 One of Nazare’s magnificent beaches |
 Traditional Nazare dress and snack fare |
 Fish drying, Nazare beach |
 Batalha Abbey |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Minimarket near the marina. Better shops in the town about a mile away.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Buses into town (roughly every two hours) Buses to Lisbon and Porto and to Batalha Abbey and Ovidos.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- April 2001 --Athene of Lymington 18:54, 22 March 2010 (UTC)*
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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