Transfers Countries Portugal PortoPorto to Nazare

Private car transfer from Porto to Nazare

Door-to-door
in 2 h 10 min

From €47
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

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One way

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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Porto.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 10 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Nazare.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

215 km2 h 10 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Porto to Nazare

What is the driving distance and time from Porto to Nazare?

The distance from Porto to Nazare is approximately 133 miles (214 kilometers), taking about 2 hours and 10 minutes to drive. The route follows mainly highways through central Portugal's beautiful countryside and coastal regions.

What makes Nazare famous as a destination?

Nazare is world-renowned for its giant waves, some of the largest ever surfed. The town features a picturesque fishing village atmosphere, dramatic coastal cliffs, and the famous Nazare Canyon underwater formation that creates these massive waves.

When is the best time to see the giant waves in Nazare?

The biggest waves typically occur between October and March, especially during winter storms. However, Nazare is beautiful year-round, with summer offering perfect beach weather and traditional Portuguese fishing village charm.

Are there interesting stops we can make along the route?

Popular stops include the university city of Coimbra with its historic university and library, the pilgrimage site of Fatima, and Aveiro known as the "Portuguese Venice" for its colorful boats and canals.

What should I know about Portuguese coastal weather?

The Atlantic coast can be windy and cooler than inland areas, even in summer. Bring layers for Nazare, especially if visiting the clifftop viewpoints. The coastal location creates rapidly changing weather conditions throughout the day.

How does the landscape change during this journey?

You'll travel from Porto's urban river valley through Portugal's green central regions, passing university towns, pine forests, and traditional villages before reaching the dramatic Atlantic coastline and fishing villages of the Silver Coast.

What are the main cultural attractions in Nazare?

Beyond the famous waves, Nazare offers traditional Portuguese culture, including women in traditional seven-petticoat skirts, fresh seafood restaurants, and the funicular railway connecting the beach to the clifftop Sitio neighborhood.

Is Nazare suitable for swimming and beach activities?

Nazare has excellent beaches for swimming during summer months. However, be aware of strong Atlantic currents and waves. The town offers both the dramatic Praia do Norte for wave watching and calmer beaches for swimming.

Visit these sights on the way

Church of Valega

Covered in colourful tiles inside and out, this 18th-century church might be one of the prettiest in the country. A Tiled Masterpiece

Aveiro

Dubbed “the Venice of Portugal” because of its canals and gondola-like boats, visitors will find Aveiro has its own unique identity. The “Venice” of Portugal

Coimbra

Halfway between Lisbon and Porto, this varied and captivating city has a long history and vibrant atmosphere built around the country's oldest university. The Medieval Capital of Portugal

Tomar

The entire city began as a Templar castle, and served as the seat of their rebirth as the ‘Order of Christ’. Templar-ary Refuge

Fatima

After 3 children had visions of the Virgin Mary, this farm-town transformed into a miraculous mecca. Portugal’s Holy City

Batalha

Dominated by the great Dominican monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, Batalha was developed alongside the Monastery after securing Portugal's independence. A City Built on Victory

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Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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