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Joana P
Lisbon, Portugal130 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
At the top the view is nice but way until the top need some construction because would say is bit dangerous the walk until the top but view on top it worth it!
Written 28 May 2023
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KathleenR_28
Port Dover, Canada6,358 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Solo
I saw the Farol from the Praia and I knew I had to get up there. After asking a local, I found the inconspicuous staircase that led up to the hill. It wasn’t a real hike up, just 160 steps. The path was blocked by a small wooden boat. Not a biggie as I just tucked myself and squished my waythrough, careful not to trip and fall in the water-filled boat.

The hike up was interesting. The staircase was slippery as it was covered with leaves and I had to go over a fallen tree to continue my climb.

Once at the top, wowowow!!! Truly a spectacular view of the gentle bay, the thundering Atlantic, the many shades of colours of the mountain to the north, and the bluest of skies. I could have stayed here for hours just admiring the special landscape and seascape around me.

The Farol itself is ordinary and small and some parts were covered with graffiti. But if the Farol is the impetus that makes you want to do the walk up, then do so. You will be rewarded with magnificent scenery.
Written 12 December 2018
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Minikev
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Family
Just a short walk across the road from our apartment so one of the things we had to do but worth it for the stunning views over the bay of Sao Martinho do Porto and the Atlantic. Only an old graffiti covered lighthouse when you reach the end but that’s not a problem when you have the fantastic views
Written 1 September 2018
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Peter Walter
Guarda, Portugal173 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Solo
Excellent walk with a good view of Sao Martinho do Porto , from the Harbour to the top where the mini lighthouse light is twenty minutes
Written 22 June 2018
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TheAmazingLost
Portugal318 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
This place could have been best treated. The trail to it is bad and the lighthouse on itself is nothing special, being even graffitied and decayed.
The only good thing about it is the view over the bay
Written 29 March 2018
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anna t
Melle, Belgium48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
this view all over Sao Martinho do Porto, from the lighthouse is very hartwarming, and an unique place to relax and forget daily stress !
Written 14 September 2017
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Lisamboyd4
24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Couples
Driving through Farol is a treat for the eyes alone! Very charming and slow paced compared to the larger cities! Exquisite place to purchase beautiful ceramics keepsakes.
Written 31 March 2017
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polinav
California157 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Family
this is such a nice place to watch the waves, and the surrounding area, although, I am sure it's nicer when it's not as cold as in december.
Written 11 January 2017
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vangreun
Kortenberg, Belgium85 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Business
Lovely spot to oversee Nazaré and all the surrounding beaches.
Whenn you are lucky see the real surfers waves at the end of the winter.
Have a nice stroll in that part of Nazaré
Enough reastaurants around this spot;
Written 3 June 2015
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Antonio M
Lisbon, Portugal232 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Solo
On the rocks just on the enterence of the bay, magnificent view, over the bay, to the seaside, and surrounding lanscapes.
Written 15 March 2015
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