Nazaré - Portugal

Natália is one of my coworkers and we often hike and travel together. She soon realized that I'm a bit crazy about postcards and my entusiasm may have infected her. She started to collect cards too, in a modest way, and every now and she sends me cards. 

Last week she was on holidays with her family in Nazaré and today I've received this card from her. One of the Óbidos cards from last post, was also sent by her.

Nazaré is arguably Portugal’s most picturesque fishing village, although its days as a traditional place are long gone. It has become internationally famous for having the world’s biggest waves, and as a result it is now better known as a surfing mecca.

 

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Located in the center of the country, less than 90 minutes north of Lisbon, it hasn’t lost its laid-back ambience, but local traditions are only preserved for visitors to get a taste of the old days. Fish is still put out to dry in the sun, colorful fishing boats remain on the beach, and some older locals hold on to the traditional dress -- berets for men, and shawls and seven skirts or petticoats for women. 

Naturally, Nazaré is mostly a summer destination, but the colossal winter waves bring visitors throughout the year. Young surfers from all over the world have given the town a cool, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and people of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy spending a day or an entire holiday here. - in: https://www.nazareportugaltourism.com