- Nazaret - Artesanato e design de Autor - Nazaré is a colorful fishing village in central Portugal, located almost 80mi north of Lisbon. With a beautiful sandy beach and the rhythm of the pounding waves, Nazaré is a perfect place for undisturbed walks along the shore, surfing, tanning and, of course, fishing.
The town gets its name after a statue of the Virgin Mary, which was brought from Nazareth by a monk in the 4th century. Nazare has three districts: the beach; Sitio, high above the main town and Pederneira. So, it has some interesting site-seeing spots. On the town square, the 17th century Nossa Senhora da Nazaré Church is located and the statue of Our Lady of Nazareth rests there. Another attraction is on Rua Sousa Lobo and its the Casa Museo do Pescador or a fisherman’s house museum. This traditional cottage is a typical home of a fisherman and his family.
The most popular things to do in Nazaré is to ride the funicular to Sitio. It is located 360 feet above the main town and offers panoramic views. Sitio has a chapel Capela da Memoria. It was built in the 12th century to commemorate a miracle. A nobleman was saved from falling over a cliff, while hunting. It is believed, that the Virgin Mary stopped his horse just in time. Also, there is a pillar inscribed to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s visit, after his voyage to India. He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea.
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Discover three of Portugal’s most remarkable places. Begin your journey in the morning from your lodging in Lisbon, first stopping at the village of Nazaré, renowned for its coastal charm and gargantuan waves of the Atlantic. Next, we move to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, the most significant Catholic worship site in Portugal. Lastly, visit the regal Mafra Palace and the ancient town of Óbidos, famous for its well-preserved city walls.
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