Boats on Beach at Nazare

The traditional high prowed fishing boats of Nazaré. The design dates back to the Phoenicians and can also be found in Malta.
There is now a harbour in the town but you'll still see the boats pulled up on the beach as they have been for 100's of years

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Possibly the most famous fishing town in Portugal, Nazaré is unique in many ways. It doesn’t contain the architectural treasures or grandiose monuments prevalent in other Portuguese towns, but it has an atmosphere of times gone by, contentment and traditions which continue to thrive, which make it a special place to visit.The wooden fishing boats still used today are colourful and narrow with…