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Caption: Seaside in Portugal Nazaré & Sitio
Caption: The seaside towns of Nazaré and Sitio, north of Lisbon, are breathtaking to behold. My mom and I arrived on a sunny day in early May and found ourselves to be the only tourists around. These sleepy, and dreamy, seaside towns are worth a few days to relax and explore the vast history and culture: the fisher people, the Black Madonna, the cuisine, the sunsets, the kindness of the locals...it was a special few days spent in an idyllic setting.
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Caption: Our view from the Hotel Mar Bravo, an affordable, clean, and friendly hotel overlooking the beach.
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Caption: A perfect spot to picnic and watch the boisterous waves of the Atlantic.
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Caption: The fisherman bring in their catch every day for their wives to butterfly and dry in the sun.
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Caption: The women of Nazaré in traditional dress: The Seven Layer Petticoats of Nazaré. These skirts have seven layers to keep the women warm while waiting on the beach for their fisherman husbands to return with their catch. The seven layers, in bright colors and patterns, or black for mourning, make you feel like you're watching history in action as the women parade daily along the beach.
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Caption: Nazaré has some amazing sunsets.
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Caption: A funicular from Nazaré will carry you up to Sitio for a gorgeous bird's eye view of the city and sea.
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Caption: Our Lady of Nazaré, which houses the holy relic: The Black Madonna. The Madonna has been housed in Sitio da Nazaré since 711. Look up the Legend of Nazaré for its fascinating history!
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Caption: Fin Instagram: caitdreamsoftravel
