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Nazare, Portugal
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| 39°35′N, 09°05′W |
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| Chartlet |
Harbour of Nazare - Click for larger view |
Nazare is a beach resort and harbour about 45 miles south of Figueira da 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 charts
- 3633
- 3634
- 3254
- Portuguese charts
- 23201
- 24201
- 26401
- Imray chart
- C19
- C49
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. Nazare has two marinas: the first, a private club, will appear to port next to the fuel station as you enter; the second, government owned and where transients berth, is at the southwest corner.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Nazare is a port of entry. Tie up to one of the three end pontoons or side pontoon to port. On leaving the marina gate, walk straight ahead to the building which houses the check-in desk, showers and bathrooms, a grocery shop, which also functions as a café and bar, and the GNR police upstairs, accessed by an exterior stairway at the left rear side of the building. If the police do not come to your boat, you should go to them with your ship papers and ID of passengers. You may be assigned an inner berth in the marina, if available.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Nazare Marina can accommodate around 14 visiting yachts of a maximum length of 25 metres and maximum draft of 4.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki page.
- The Clube Naval da Nazare (Website) can also accommodate visiting yachts on its finger pontoons, subject to availability. Water and electricity are available on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Address: Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque nº 63, 2450 - Nazaré. Tel: +351 262 560422. Fax: +351 262 560422. Price for typical 13 metre yacht: Euros 25.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Two marine stores next to the boatyard also provide repair and maintenance services.
Repairs/Yards
- The boatyard now has a large travel lift. This is an excellent yard for living on the boat during a haulout. The yard's shops rent jack stands (which includes setting them up) and provide a wide variety of services, including bottom painting, hull painting, and also electrical, electronic, mechanical and fibreglass repairs. If planning to haul out here, speak with the operator of the government-owned travel lift and also arrange to rent jack stands and a power wash with one of the marine shops. Approach the haul out berth only close to high tide.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel berth in the harbour. Water and electricity on the marina and club pontoons.
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Minimarket near the marina. Better shops in the town about a mile away.
Eateries
- The town has many restaurants for all tastes and wallets.
Internet/WiFi
In the marina.
Laundry
Two DIY laundromats in town. None in the harbour.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the marina.
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
See Portugal.
Personal Notes
- I have hauled out Jakatar at Nazare a number of times. The yard is paved, sheltered, has electricity and water and offers good services. --Jakatar
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
- May 2013 -- Jakatar
- April 2015 -- Jogsigg
- August 2015 -- Dody
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