The notebook of Nazaré, Alcobaça et São Martinho
Choose the paths that smell of the open sea.
Large waves, cliffs, family beaches, monastic heritage and west coast resorts.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Nazaré, Alcobaça et São Martinho
Large waves, cliffs, family beaches, monastic heritage and west coast resorts.
To understand what Nazaré, Alcobaça and São Martinho are, look at Nazaré, Sítio and Praia do Norte. These places give you the opportunity to see a territory marked by coastline, heritage and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: dangerous waves depending on season and frequent wind. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Nazaré
- Sítio
- Praia do Norte
- Alcobaça
- São Martinho do Porto
Before you choose
- Dangerous waves according to season
- Common wind
- Useful car
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place
Nazaré
Nazaré is lit by the energy of its slopes and sea front, between local activity and strong natural presence. The view changes according to the position on the coast, and the journeys between centre, street and shore make this change very clear. The experience wins when you agree not to stay at the same point.
Place
Sítio
Sítio offers an immediate relationship between coastal landscape and neighbourhood: narrow streets, filtered views and sills chaining. As you walk through it, you can see the real texture of the place instead of a single panorama image. Materials and slope give a rare proximity experience.
Place
Alcobaça
Alcobaça organizes around his monastery, whose clear facade and large rooms immediately dominate the center. After visiting the tombs of Pedro and Inês, the nearby streets, cafes and river give a smooth transition to a more daily city.
Town or village
São Martinho do Porto
São Martinho do Porto offers a bay configuration where the water line organizes trips and breaks. The observation points, the banks and the pedestrian routes give a simple way to feel the depth of the bay effortlessly. The place really appreciates when you slow down in the less exposed areas.
Practical tips
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