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Rick Steves’ Europe: Old-school joys in Portugal’s Nazaré
Rick Steves says Nazaré mixes surf, fishing traditions and rental rooms, with locals still mending nets and hosting visitors.
- The travel writer describes Nazar, a Portuguese fishing town located two hours north of Lisbon, as a favorite beach destination.
- Visitors to the coastal retreat encounter cork groves, eucalyptus trees, and authentic traditions as the location maintains a strong connection to the sea.
- Local fame stems from women wearing layered petticoats, a practice attributed to staying warm against cold winds by folding layers over their heads.
- Daily life unfolds through the market and back streets where laundry flaps in the wind, while kids play soccer and fish sizzle on tiny curbside hibachis.
- During the quieter months, the spot becomes nearly tourist-free, preserving authentic, old-school ways away from the typical crowds found in Europe.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Old-school joys in Portugal’s Nazaré
Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite beach towns: Nazaré, a Portuguese fishing town turned tourist retreat. Visitors are greeted by the energetic applause of the surf, widows with…
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