Nazar茅, Central Portugal鈥檚 Alternative to the Algarve, Nazare, Portugal
Certainly one of the most popular places to visit in聽Portugal聽is the southern聽Algarve聽region, known for its beaches and coastline. Visitors mostly come to the Algarve for affordable holidays by the beach and to get a taste of coastal Portuguese life.聽With that popularity though comes crowds and plenty of commercialised tourism. Surprisingly, travellers can also find these things without the crowds in聽Nazare聽on the central coast.
Like many of the Algarve towns, Nazar茅 began as a humble fishing village. However, it hasn鈥檛 had decades of European tourists descend on it every summer. The town鈥檚 popularity has soared in recent years thank to the local surf culture, but it still clings strongly to its roots.聽Nazar茅鈥檚 untouched character is what makes it such an appealing alternative to the Algarve.
It seems only fitting that we start with the beach at Nazare. After all, for that is what the Algarve is known. While Algarve beaches vary between wide open and secluded by cliffs, Nazare just has two wide open beaches separated by a large rocky spur. The main beach here is just a short walk from the centre of town and is fine for swimming. To the north聽Praia do Norte聽is more a surf beach, although it also has a nice wide beach. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Like many of the Algarve towns, Nazar茅 began as a humble fishing village. However, it hasn鈥檛 had decades of European tourists descend on it every summer. The town鈥檚 popularity has soared in recent years thank to the local surf culture, but it still clings strongly to its roots.聽Nazar茅鈥檚 untouched character is what makes it such an appealing alternative to the Algarve.
It seems only fitting that we start with the beach at Nazare. After all, for that is what the Algarve is known. While Algarve beaches vary between wide open and secluded by cliffs, Nazare just has two wide open beaches separated by a large rocky spur. The main beach here is just a short walk from the centre of town and is fine for swimming. To the north聽Praia do Norte聽is more a surf beach, although it also has a nice wide beach. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Nazar茅, Central Portugal鈥檚 Alternative to the Algarve
Guide Location: Portugal » Nazare
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Portugal » Nazare
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Nazare Beach
- Praia do Norte
- 厂铆迟颈辞
- Lighthouse Point
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Nazar茅
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