Nazare

We motorsail south from Figueira da Foz and have a geography lesson as Regal is coming into Nazare.
We examine the charts of the area and know that we will sail right over the underwater canyon that creates the perfect big wave that surfers from all over the world come here for.
We are within a mile of the coast and our depth reader jumps for 20 meters depth to 60 meters to 95 to 150 meters to no reading as it is too deep. Within a few minutes it starts come back to normal depths again.
There are no big waves today thankfully but it is amazing to see the cliffs and the lighthouse that feature in so many of the surfing videos and photos we have seen over the years. It is hard to imagine such huge waves being within sight of the town and marina. The big waves travel north and the canyon protects the town and marina to the south - this is geography at its best.
We have a swim on the beach to cool off as the sun is going down and go for Pizza in the bustling tourist town.Read more