Praia do Norte
Praia do Norte is a beach in Leiria District, Portugal. Praia do Norte is situated nearby to the locality Sítio, as well as near Nazaré.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo and Nazaré Lighthouse.
Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo
Museum
Photo: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, Public domain.
The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo is situated in Nazaré, Oeste region of Portugal. It was first constructed in 1577 but has undergone remodeling and expansion on several occasions since then.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré
Church
Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré is a Marian shrine that memorializes an ancient miracle that occurred under the intercession of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the hilltop called O Sítio, overlooking Nazaré, in Portugal, and was founded in the 14th century.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nazaré and Valado dos Frades.
Nazaré
Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nazaré is a lovely village in the Oeste region of Portugal. It became a world famous surf spot and entered the Guinness Book of Records due to its gigantic waves. It is usually crowded in summer.
Valado dos Frades
Town
Photo: Threeohsix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Valado dos Frades is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Nazaré. The population in 2011 was 3,109, in an area of 18.51 km². Valado dos Frades is situated 6 km southeast of Praia do Norte.
Famalicão
Village
Famalicão is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Nazaré. The population in 2011 was 1,740, in an area of 21.72 km2. Famalicão is situated 8 km south of Praia do Norte.
Praia do Norte
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Leiria District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.61087° or 39° 36′ 39″ northLongitude
-9.0861° or 9° 5′ 10″ westOpen location code
8CFGJW67+8HGeoNames ID
2265499
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