Nazaré Canyon, Underwater canyon in Portugal
The Nazaré Canyon is an underwater canyon off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal, which has a maximum depth of about 5,000 meters.
It was discovered in the late 20th century and has been the subject of extensive scientific research ever since.
The canyon is known for creating some of the highest surfing waves in the world, making it a popular destination for surfers.
The best time to visit for surfing is between October and March when the waves are at their highest.
The Nazaré Canyon is responsible for the largest wave ever surfed, recorded at 80 feet.
GPS coordinates: 39.51000,-9.92000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:58
Portugal extends well beyond its main tourist centers. Away from the established routes lie medieval villages like Monsanto, where granite houses wedge themselves between massive boulders, or the fortified hilltop town of Marvão overlooking the Spanish border. Peneda-Gerês National Park spreads across forests, rivers and centuries-old settlements connected by hiking trails. The coastline varies considerably: Cabo Espichel with its cliffs and remote pilgrimage site, the rock formations at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos, the striped wooden houses of Costa Nova facing the ocean. The Azores offer crater lakes such as Lagoa das Sete Cidades, volcanic caves like Gruta das Torres and thermal springs at Caldeira Velha. Madeira presents the coastal village of Paul do Mar and the plateau of Fajã dos Padres, accessible only by cable car. The list includes religious structures such as Alcobaça Monastery, the bone chapel in Évora and Convento dos Capuchos in the forests near Sintra. Historic fortifications like Almourol Castle on a Tagus island or the fortress at Sagres on the continent's southwestern tip complete the picture.
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Fort of Peniche
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Reserva Natural das Berlengas
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Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
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49.6 km
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Praia da Gâmboa
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Pelourinho de Peniche
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Playa De Dunas
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Praia da Camaroa
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Praia da Cova da Alfarroba
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Igreja de Santo Estevão
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