Nazaré, a Portuguese town on the Atlantic coast, has become a favorite destination for extreme surfing tourists and amateurs. Here, Canhão da Nazaré, a submarine canyon with a depth of almost 5,000 meters, amplifies the strength of the waves, lifting them to tens of meters.
Nazare. Source: surf-escape.com
Tourists looking for adrenaline in the waves of the ocean can find in a small Portuguese town on the Atlantic coast an ideal travel destination.
The city that captivated it on the surfers
In Nazaré, Portugal, nature offers a special show, due to the huge waves that fall over the shore. Some reach up to nearly 30 meters high, offshore, and attract many surfers.
“Nazaré is proud – rightly – with the largest surfable waves in the world, amplified by a five -kilometer -deep submarine canyon (Canhão da Nazaré), which ends where the North Atlantic Ocean meets the shore. Time for the largest surfat wave, measuring 78 feet (23.77 meters). Recently inform Reuters International Press Agency.
The waves in the nazing. Photo: Nazarewaves, Facebook
Canhão da Nazaré is off the coast of Nazaré, western Portugal, and is considered the largest submarine canyon, having, besides its considerable depth, and a length of about 230 kilometers.
This canyon contributes to the formation of the huge waves from Nazaré, which he can channel to the coast, significantly amplifying their height.
Nazaré has become a popular destination for extreme surfing lovers and tourists during spring and in late autumn months, when there are favorable conditions for the formation of waves.
“Nazaré, named after the biblical” Nazareth “in the fourth century, is the most famous fishing village in Portugal, which has recently become important in the world of surfing on huge waves. The highest wave ever registered as Surfat was off the Nazaré ”, shows Tripadvisor’s travel site.
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The impressive waves are the main attraction of the tourists who reach Praia Do Norte, the beach from which the show can be admired, and in its emblematic place, Farol da Nazaré, a lighthouse in 1903.
“The gigantic waves appear on the beach of Praia Do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. The best place to observe them is from Sítio da Nazaré, near the lighthouse – São Miguel Arcanjo, on the northern side of Nazaré. You may visit the inside of the fort throughout the year, between 10:00 and 18:00 (the last per year is 2 closing). informs Nazarewaves website, dedicated to the tourist area.
What do tourists say about Nazaré
Usually, there are always surfers present, more and more, coming from all over the world. Many spend the season of big waves in Nazaré, so if they are good waves (from small to huge), they will surf them – good for tourists, because they offer a clearer idea about the size of the waves, he says.
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The fishing city is also appreciated for its traditional specificity, kept by the locals.
“The charm of Nazaré is precisely in the absence of grandiose buildings and imposing monuments. It is a pretentious place, and this is part of its attraction. It emanates an atmosphere of the times, a window to the old Portuguese world, with rich and colorful traditions related to fishing and sea.” a tourist describes him on the Packinglighttravel.com website.
Other tourists consider Nazaré an area more difficult to access other tourist destinations in Portugal and sometimes too crowded in the peak season. The weather conditions also influence the size of the waves and the experience of tourists in Nazaré, while other travelers have reported that the ocean water can sometimes be too cold.
Tourists who want to admire the huge waves from Nazaré are invited to reach the shore early in the morning, because sometimes finding parking spaces near the observation points can be difficult. They must also be prepared to walk at least a kilometer on foot, from parking to areas close to the ocean. Despite the agglomeration, there is enough space on Praia Do Norte.
Other tips for tourists include wearing comfortable shoes, preferably with non -slip soles, because the land can be slippery, and the preparation of equipment consisting of several layers of clothes, including protection against cold and rain. The restaurants on the shore are usually crowded in the days with big waves, but there are several food tricks on the shore. The food and water taken in the backpack can be a reasonable solution for tourists who want to spend all day there.
