Nazare is Portugal's answer to big wave surfing and most recently famous big wave surfer Garrett Mcnamara rode what is considered to be the biggest ever, a 100 foot monster off the Nazare coast. The Nazare beach break is a right and left wave that is fast and hollow and goes up to 500 meters long. The best time to come here to surf is in the winter but be warned, although waves don't get as high as Mcnamara's monster wave, they still get pretty big and are suited for only those more experienced surfers or those who are just plain crazy. While in Nazare, park up at the Hotel Mare which is a 3 star property only minutes away from the beach. With 46 spacious rooms and its proximity to all things local, its the ideal place to stay at on your Portuguese surfing adventure.

Trip Advisor Ratings and Reviews

Ranked # 2 of 8 Specialty lodging in Nazare

TripAdvisor Snippets

"nice hotel close to the beach"

"great location, great staff"

"very nice hotel"

Location

Located in Nazare Portugal. 

Rooms

Hotel Mare boasts 46 spacious rooms including double and single. All the rooms are nicely decorated and perfectly fitted for leisure and business guests. All rooms feature a balcony and free WIFI. 

In-room facilities:

Individual air-conditioning

Full equipped bathroom

Hair-dryer

safe-box in every room

Electronic safety door lock

Cable TV in the rooms

Radio incorporated on the TV

Free Wi-Fi in every room

Direct dial telephone

Facilities for handicapped people

Restaurants and Bars

Breakfast buffet is included. No restaurant but there is a bar on site. There are plenty of restaurants and bars as well nearby the hotel. 

Activities onsite and nearby

• surfing local breaks
• nightlife downtown Nazare

Getting there

By bus

From Lisbon. take the Rede expressos-bus from the bus station at Av. Duque de Avila (nearest metro Saldanha). Approximately 2 hours to the central bus station in the center of Nazaré. Prices are around 8-9 Euros (-08). This is the fastest line.

By train

Trains run the Linha do Oeste line from Oriente station in Lisbon. You have to change and accept lots of stops en route. Arrival will be in Valado dos Frades/Nazare/Alcobaca station, around 5 km. from the center of Nazaré. From there, there´s a local bus going to Nazaré and - normally - it would be possible to get a taxi from the station (normally with a fixed fare). From Coimbra or Leiria, drive south or take the train to Valado/Nazare/Alcobaca station.