Nazaré
Nazaré's North Beach is known for the giant waves sought by the most daring surfers. Nazaré is a popular surfing destination because the presence of the underwater Nazaré Canyon creates exceptionally high waves. The canyon causes constructive interference between incoming swell waves, making their height even greater along this stretch of coast. Due to the height of the waves, many surfing records have been set in Nazaré.
Carcavelos
Until 2013, Carcavelos was a civil parish in the municipality of Cascais, Portugal, located about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of Lisbon. In 2013, the parish was merged into the new parish of Carcavelos e Parede. The parish is known for Carcavelos wine. With the decline of the wine industry in the area, the appeal of its beach has made the parish a destination for surfing due to the ocean conditions.
Ericeira
Ericeira is considered by some to be Europe's surfing mecca due to its excellent coastal conditions for surfing. It is home to the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world. In the 1940s and 1950s, Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many families from Lisbon. Today, it is a popular destination for locals and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world (due to the region's forty beaches with good conditions).
Peniche
Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are ideal for leisure activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. These beaches are very windy and have excellent surfing conditions at Supertubos, where waves form fast and powerful tubes, considered the best in Europe. After the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, the area is known as the 'European Pipeline'.
Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz offers many tourist options. A casino was built here in 1900. The vast beaches provide perfect conditions for water sports enthusiasts. Sailing and jet ski championships have been held here.
Espinho
This is a beach resort and a legal casino - Casino Solverde. Its fair - Feira de Espinho, first held in 1894, is very famous in Portugal. The city is home to CINANIMA - International Animated Film Festival.
Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo District is located in the northwest region of Portugal, bordering Spain (Galicia from the north) and Braga District from the south. It covers an area of 2,255 square kilometers and has a population of 252,011 (2006), with a density of 111.8 residents per square kilometer. The district capital is Viana do Castelo.
Sintra
Sintra is a major tourist destination in Portugal, known for its picturesque scenery and numerous historic palaces and castles. Sintra is also a major luxury dining and tourist destination in the Portuguese Riviera, one of the wealthiest cities in the country, and has hosted many notable events such as the Bilderberg Conference.
Praia do Guincho
Near Cascais, the vast Guincho beach attracts numerous tourists during the summer. Every year, it serves as a training ground for surfing and windsurfing enthusiasts, offering excellent natural conditions for these sports lovers.
Costa da Caparica
The importance of the beach and the sea is part of what makes the economy of Costa da Caparica function. Until the end of the 20th century, this was mainly related to fishing, but more so with the influx of seasonal tourists.
Aveiro
The city of Aveiro has several shopping centers and malls (Pingo Doce Shopping Center, Fórum Aveiro, Glicínias Plaza (Jumbo - Auchan), Aveiro Shopping Center (Continente & Mediamarkt), Aveiro Retail Park, and Gafanha Shopping Center). The city has many traditional shops. The most central one is Fórum Aveiro, which features clothing stores, a restaurant area, bookstores, and a cinema.
