During the 20th century, Nazaré progressively evolved from a fishing village to a village dedicated to tourism, having been one of the first points of international tourist interest in Portugal. The tourism industry is today one of the main employers of the village.
The giant waves of Nazaré (on North Beach) have gained worldwide fame and are already inscribed in the Guinness Book by surfing.
It is impossible today to speak of Nazaré without referring to the world record for the largest wave ever surfed, 30 meters, set by Garrett McNamara, on North Beach, in November 2011.6]
Due to the worldwide projection of the giant waves of Nazaré, the village has become the host of the largest international surfing championships and welcomes many athletes of this mode, as well as thousands of curious and tourists who come to appreciate its brave demonstrations.
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