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New Nazaré funicular with opening scheduled for January

Diário de Leiria15 September 2026 at 13:00

Nazaré will receive a new funicular that will connect the town to the Pederneira neighborhood. The project represents an investment of 10 million euros and aims to facilitate travel between these two areas of the locality.

The funicular should enter testing phase by the end of the year, in a final preparation stage. The opening to the public is scheduled for January, when the tests are successfully completed.

This transport infrastructure aims to improve mobility in the region and facilitate access between the different areas of Nazaré, meeting the needs of residents and visitors.

Why this matters

Residents and visitors of Nazaré will soon have a new transport option between the town and Pederneira, with an impact on local mobility and tourism. The 10 million euro investment represents a significant commitment to the infrastructure of the West region of Portugal.

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