Nazaré funicular

If you walk North along the seaside past the fishermen’s district you will find yourself at the Nazaré funicular. Part of Nazaré town is called O Sitio and it’s situated high on the cliff. You can get there by car, but the funicular is a much quicker and more scenic way to get there. If you want to save a euro or two, you could opt to take the stairs, but beware that it’s a really steep climb. And for less than 3 EUR for the round trip ticket, it’s one of the best experiences you can have in Portugal.

The first Nazaré funicular was installed at the end of 19th century and it’s been an intrinsic part of the town ever since. Don’t worry – the current funicular is quite modern and the ride is really smooth. Enjoy the ride and make sure to look around once in a while – the views are simply stunning.