Nazaré Funicular
Nazaré Funicular
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7:15 AM - 12:00 AM
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7:15 AM - 12:00 AM
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- mat_makTokyo Prefecture, Japan6,022 contributionsCable car connecting Nazaré Beach to the Old TownThe cable car connects Nazaré Beach and the old town on the cliff, and the ride takes less than 10 minutes. You pay the fare at the boarding gate and then board the car. The car departs when it is almost full. When it departs, the cityscape of Nazaré Beach spreads out before your eyes. You can also get a panoramic view of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. The departures are timed at the top and bottom of the cliff, so the ascending and descending passengers pass each other right in the middle of the cliff. It seems to be cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 6, 2024
- ViewsAndReviewsPorto, Portugal1,172 contributionsShort Trip Worth Taking…see whyFirst of all this “funicular” is officially named “Ascensor da Nazare”. Basically it’s a cable car transporting about 30 people at a time between the main town of Nazare with its beach to Praia Norte, the north beach area of Nazare where the big waves, magnificent cliff overlooks, and lighthouse (farol) are. The views are spectacular. Secondly, before you book a hotel and/or buy Ascensor tickets consider where you’ll mostly be and how often you want to visit the other part since the Ascensor isn’t free. As of June 2024 tickets were 4€ round trip for a single adult ticket - subject to change of course. Regardless of price, you’ll definitely want to do this trip at least once for the experience. I stayed in the main city and took this ride up for a full day of exploring the tiny town, enjoying the overlooks, walking down to the beach (a long steep hill but tuk tuk rides can be hired), checking out all the street vendors etc.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 25, 2024
- Ana QNew York City, New York3 contributionsWorth the whileVery fun ride up the mountain in this funicular that is 135 years young according to a sign when you reach the top. Worth it always to get a round trip ticket on a day with good visibility. With my teenage sons and I, it was the best of viewing days todayVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 11, 2024
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London, UK733 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This really is on the list of items that you must do! We parked in Nazare (in the free parking lot) and walked to the Funicular. We purchased return tickets for €4 for adults and €3.50 for children. I’m not sure if more is charged in high season as I’ve seen reviews with lower prices, but the prices above is what we paid.
Please note that when we visited in Aug 2022 face masks were still mandatory! We forgot ours so went to the mini market across the way and picked them up for 50c each.
Most passengers can sit during the ride although there are some standing passengers. There are facilities for wheelchairs. There are boxes for dogs and cats.
The view is simply breathtaking!
You can spend the day in Sitio. Between shopping, eating and seeing the sites, it’s a nice outing.
Note that we saw the queue to go up to Sitio at around 18h30 was about 1 hour.
Please note that when we visited in Aug 2022 face masks were still mandatory! We forgot ours so went to the mini market across the way and picked them up for 50c each.
Most passengers can sit during the ride although there are some standing passengers. There are facilities for wheelchairs. There are boxes for dogs and cats.
The view is simply breathtaking!
You can spend the day in Sitio. Between shopping, eating and seeing the sites, it’s a nice outing.
Note that we saw the queue to go up to Sitio at around 18h30 was about 1 hour.
Written August 10, 2022
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Hasenfrau2014
Trebbin, Germany1,100 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
There are 3 ways to get from the lower part of the city to the upper part: by car (parking could be really difficult), on foot via the stairs or, to save your knees, on the "little train".
We took the train. Price per person €4 return if you buy the complete ticket.
Here too: only cash! That's why it's one star less...
The train leaves every 15 minutes. Completely uncomplicated. The view over Nazaré and the beach is amazing.
We took the train. Price per person €4 return if you buy the complete ticket.
Here too: only cash! That's why it's one star less...
The train leaves every 15 minutes. Completely uncomplicated. The view over Nazaré and the beach is amazing.

Written September 19, 2023
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Ju Sant'Anna
Rio de Janeiro, RJ120 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
The view is beautiful, it's worth it. Short trip, but going up on foot is very tiring, the hill/street is very steep.
Tickets can be purchased only ascent, or only descent, or ascent and descent together, which is more affordable.
It doesn't take long to go up or down, and the intervals are quick too.
After I went up I walked to Fort São Miguel.
If you don't want to use this service, you can also drive up.
Tickets can be purchased only ascent, or only descent, or ascent and descent together, which is more affordable.
It doesn't take long to go up or down, and the intervals are quick too.
After I went up I walked to Fort São Miguel.
If you don't want to use this service, you can also drive up.

Written November 3, 2023
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Rocco C
Fidenza516 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Fairly new, it takes you to Sitio (upper part of Nazare) in two minutes, costs 2.5 euros one way and 4 euros return. Waiting time between one ride and another of approximately 10 minutes. The alternative on foot is a long staircase that cuts through the mountain and will take you at least 25-30 minutes and a lot of effort if you are not fit.

Written September 3, 2023
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Riplis
Oslo, Norway192 contributions
Aug 2022
Nazare Funicular is like any other Funicular. You only save a short hike, but the ride isn't too costly. If you've done a funicular ride before and don't mind hiking you could save your money. If you don't want to walk or haven't done a funicular ride before I would recommend it. The view at the top is as great regardless of how you get there.
Written September 1, 2022
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M B
B162 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Everything was fine until 5 people stood in front of us. This funicular can have 12 people standing up, I remember reading that right before people got in front of it. It's a short drive. On the way back if we could see the sea and sunset.
We pay 4€ each round trip
We pay 4€ each round trip
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Written January 4, 2025
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NAG_85
Pamplona, Spain720 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It is a funicular that takes you to the highest part of Nazare.
The round trip ticket costs four euros.
The schedules in summer and/or winter are different so you have to look carefully at when to go up or when to go down.
As a different attraction it is good to be able to use it. It is recommended.
The round trip ticket costs four euros.
The schedules in summer and/or winter are different so you have to look carefully at when to go up or when to go down.
As a different attraction it is good to be able to use it. It is recommended.

Written April 3, 2024
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buzz
Dubrovnik, Croatia1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
Cable car still closed. You can take a taxi for 5€ to Sitio or just take the stairs (~ 10-15 min). Stair offers great views and great photo spot with a swing. Bit tiring though.
Written March 17, 2024
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chathemogucat
North Vancouver, Canada80 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
I am not sure whether it’s fair to say that this place is underrated purely because it’s not in a big city, but this is one of the best funiculars / cable cars around.
The views are simply spectacular and are on par with some of the most iconic teams / funiculars - such as the Peak Tram in Hong Kong.
Even if you are not staying in Nazere overnight, it would still be worth it to make sure you check this off your list on your day trip.
The views are simply spectacular and are on par with some of the most iconic teams / funiculars - such as the Peak Tram in Hong Kong.
Even if you are not staying in Nazere overnight, it would still be worth it to make sure you check this off your list on your day trip.
Written December 21, 2022
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Malgorzata
12,069 contributions
Jul 2020
The best way to go from the beach to the beautiful top view. The Nazare Fenicular is an essential attraction when visiting the city and a very useful way as the slope is steep. There are three ways to get to the top of Nazare, a fenicular, a car and a path for the adventurous who want to do it on foot. The fenicular resembles a small railway car and the ride is really fun. The journey takes just over 2 minutes and the fenicular leaves every 10 minutes. Whoever goes to Nazare should not miss this opportunity.
Written April 29, 2021
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Dogs are allowed as long as they ride in a crate that is in the funicular
Written October 20, 2024
Has anyone been there recently? Is the Nazare funicular open
Written July 31, 2023
I went the last week of June 2024 and it was running as scheduled.
Written August 31, 2024
Ciao,
come si arriva dalla funicolare al faro? C'è un bus?
Written July 28, 2022
Cuantas plazas tiene ?
Written March 5, 2019
Hola,
Si recuerdo bien, el funicular tiene una capacidad de entre 35-40 plazas, porque admite gente de pie.
Written March 6, 2019
Local para se apanhar, qual o preço e horário de funcionamento?
Written February 24, 2019
Where do you access the funicular? Where is the best place to park - upper town or lower town? Is it free parking? Thank you.
Written August 18, 2018
No free parking anywhere that we saw. We parked in our hotel parking lot and walked everywhere. You might find street parking either early or late in the day. The access to the funicular is located at the near the north end of the beach. Amazing views from the top! Although sights up there are limited, it is very pretty and worth your time.
Written August 19, 2018
On monte le tramway aller et retour et le prix ? Adulte et enfants merci
Written June 13, 2018
Si mal no recuerdo adulto €1.20 one way, para niños había tarifa diferenciada, menos de €1.00
Abierto desde muy temprano 7:30 hrs
Written June 14, 2018
Hi
Is it possible to travel on funicular with our bicycles?
we travel with camping gear from Faro, northward to Bilbao next year.
Thank you
Written May 15, 2018
No lo sé si se puede con bici. Yo pude subir a mi mascota. Imagino que sí se podrá
Written December 24, 2018
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