Local Services
Transportation and Parking in and around Nazare
Ubers are now available in Nazare(2025) - Note, they are not always “expedient”, but getting better as more people use the service. Sometimes they can’t find the house and end up a street away.
Other Options
Local Taxi services can be found near the Mercado in downtown Nazare and run until about 11 pm - unfortunately they are not consistent. For Airport Transfers we recommend Laranja Taxi
The Ascensor (Funnicular)- One way ticket is 2.50 or buy a book of trips. The Ascensor (or Funnicular) last trip is at 11:00 pm but during the summer and holidays it can run longer.
The Stairs down to Nazaré - Steep winding stairs with beautiful Swing to view Nazaré. The stairs are lighted at night but can be difficult to maneuver if mobility is an issue.
Local Regional Busses - Will run hourly from Sitio to Nazaré, but stop and enter point is at the Nazare Bus Station.
Sitio da Nazaré Parking - Do not park up in Sitio da Nazaré, there is limited parking and Tour busses can block a car in a spot if it is a designated Bus parking. Fines are occasionally being issued by local police for incorrect parking. It is a short walk to main part of Sitio from the house.
Nazaré Parking lot- There is a large municipal parking lot down in Nazare, reasonable rates and automated attendant. Other parking is short term and limited. Ticket fines can be expensive. Additionally there are parking lots (run by the Bomberios - firefighters) near the bus station.
There is another parking lot next to the Marina , It is free and offers more spots then others. Some side streets may have parking available but during day it may not be possible to find.
Banks for Cash
Many restaurants and businesses do not take credit cards. It is always best to keep a dinners worth of cash in your wallet to insure you can pay. Always make sure to ask before sitting down to eat if they take credit cards.
Warning on Banks
- Use the Multibanco Banks, do not use Blue banks that say Euronet as they charge large fees to obtain cash. You can find a Multibanco in all the Grocery stores.
Banks found downtown are Caxia, Millenium and Novobanco
Local Grocery Stores
For Emergencies - Dial 112
Local Public Hospitals
Click here to find nearby Hospitals and Clinics
Private Clinic in Sitio ( next to the Multibanco in Sitio).
Walk to window and request an appointment if not an emergency.
Typically Cash only
Public Health Clinic - Saude in Nazare - accepts limited walk in’s if you are an EU resident. Only good for non medical emergencies.
Dentist in Sitio
Pharmacies
Sitio and downtown Nazare have Pharmacies. For minor ailments they can provide over the counter medications if needed.
Farmácia Maria Orlanda - Sitio pharmacy - normal business hours
Farmácia Silvério A Nazare downtown pharmacy tends to be open late in the evening
Wells ( In the Continente store) have over the counter medications, baby formula, supplements that many of the pharmacies do not stock.