Windswept monster swell breaking at Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal, taken from the lighthouse atop a 340-foot cliff, November 3, 2023. You don’t need to be a surfer to enjoy Nazare, although it’s an ...

Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet. Learn more about this destination, what causes these massive waves, and ...

People on the top of the lighthouse watch a surfer ride a wave during a tow surfing session at Praia do Norte or North Beach in Nazare, Portugal, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Spectators gather in masses ...

Every once in a while we come across a story of people trying to push the limits of what human beings can do. Athletes competing not just against each other, but against mother nature herself. When we ...

If you’ve watched the HBO series “100 Foot Wave,” you’re familiar with the Portuguese town of Nazaré. If you haven’t, check out this video. The second season is streaming now. As longtime HBO ...