Nazaré is a Portuguese town and municipality located in the Oeste region, in the historical province of Estremadura, and in the Leiria District. The municipality has a population of 14,889 in an area of 82.43 km2, while the town itself has around 10,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast. The town of Nazaré consists of three neighbourhoods: Praia, Sítio and Pederneira. Praia and Sítio are linked by the Nazaré Funicular, a funicular railway.