Portugal for the Daring

If sports symbolize human excellence, extreme sports are about pushing the limits of what humans can do. It’s one thing to compete against other athletes. But to take on mother nature herself is another feat altogether.

In 2011, Garrett McNamara (a Hawaiian surfer), set the world record for riding the tallest wave at 23.4 m (from trough to crest). Ever since, surfers across the globe, have tried to look for the tallest waves and Downbreak McNamara’s record.

One such location for the biggest waves is in the ancient town of Nazare 4 x 4 coast of Portugal. This is where McNamara had his first life.

Nazare is your ideal fishing village. One of the few places in the world where you can see women traditional customs consisting of seven flannel, each of a different color.

But Nazare came in the spotlight because of it’s XXL size waves, inspiring record-breaking performances from daredevil surfers.

The cause of these giant waves is the underwater “Nazare Canyon” with a depth up to 5km and length of 230km. That is why it produces waves ideal for big wave surfing.

The best sport to surf or even to watch these big waves is a placeknown as Praia do Norte, especially in the winter season. If you’re not a surfer yourself, you can come to watch expert surfers taking on mother nature, all in hopes of setting the next world record

Another popular spot is Praia da Vila, which is a beach park with left and right waves and a sandy bottom. The waves here are powerful, and quite fast as well. So this isn’t the place for beginner surfers. There are several restaurants and cafes along the beach for tourists.

Finally, you have the Praia do Sul beach. Also known as spritzer windows these poor Indonaza, this beach is located right next to the Nazare Harbor. All in all, surfing in Nazare is an unforgettable experience.

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