Town in Silver Coast, Portugal
Nazaré
Fishing town above a huge beach, famous for record-breaking winter waves at Praia do Norte. A calm, short stop with seafood and cliffs; crowded in August and sleepy in winter outside swell days.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,910–2,700Comfortable, one person · €1,700–2,400Details
- Value for money45/100Better value than 44% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 22°CDetails
- Internet252 MbpsFixed broadband, Portugal medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe and good quality; restaurants serve bottled by default.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$51–90Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundRede Expressos and FlixBusVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in most restaurants and hotels; stalls, small tascas and beach stands may take only cash.Details
Where to stay in Nazaré
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Praia (beach and promenade) | Seafront restaurants and beach on foot |
| Sítio (cliff top) | Lighthouse, views and quieter streets; funicular from the beach |
| Pederneira | Quieter upper-town area, cheaper rooms, local life |
Apps that work in Nazaré
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Limited restaurants and groceries |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- CP: Train tickets and timetables
- Rede Expressos: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: Ride apps are unreliable here. Use the taxi rank by the beach or bus station, or book a local taxi company by phone.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Portugal.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in most restaurants and hotels; stalls, small tascas and beach stands may take only cash.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Multibanco bank ATMs don't add fees; Euronet machines in tourist areas charge and push conversion, so decline it.
- Tipping: Not expected. Leave 5–10% for good restaurant service and round up taxi fares; cafés and bars need nothing.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted. MB WAY, which locals use, needs a Portuguese bank card.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen rules: 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen countries; passport issued within 10 years, valid 3 months past departure.
- The EU Entry/Exit System has replaced passport stamps since April 2026: fingerprints and photo at your first entry. Allow extra time.
- ETIAS, the planned €20 online authorisation, isn't required yet (October 2026); check travel-europe.europa.eu for its start date.
Emergency numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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