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BeachesPraia da LuzA fishing community since the earliest human settlement of this area, Luz has gone on to become a highly popular summer destination while holding onto its original charm. The easily accessed Beach has excellent support infrastructures including the (...)
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BeachesPraia da MadalenaLocated close to a campsite, the large sandy expanse of Madalena Beach divides up into two, North and South, with the latter being rockier.Easily accessed, this is a rather popular Beach featuring good surfing conditions and beach volleyball (...)
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BeachesPraia da MarinhaBacked by a tall cliff sculptured by the effects of erosion, the beauty of Marinha Beach has been ranked as among the top 100 worldwide and given its well-preserved natural environment the Beach has retained practically its original state. Before (...)
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BeachesPraia da MemóriaPreviously known as Arenosa or Ladrões Beach, this area of sand became known as Memória Beach following the erection of a commemorative obelisk on the spot where liberal troops led by Pedro 4th (1st Emperor of Brazil) disembarked in 1832 in order to (...)
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BeachesPraia da NazaréUnquestionably, one of the most popular resorts in this region, Nazaré is one of the most traditional of fishing villages where women still opt to follow custom and don the seven skirts regional dress as they care for the fish salt drying on wooden (...)
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BeachesPraia da OuraVery close to Albufeira, and right in the heart of one of the Algarve's most popular areas, the Oura Beach has all every aspect necessary for some wonderful holidays down by the sea. The sea is calm and ideal for relaxation or sports such as (...)
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BeachesPraia da PoçaEnclosed between two coastal cliffs, Poça Beach is located in São João do Estoril, near Forte Velho.The Beach has good points of access from the Marginal coast road, the car park and a pedestrian area connecting with other bars and café terraces.
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BeachesPraia da Póvoa de VarzimHome to fearless fishermen, Póvoa de Varzim became one of the favourite northern Portuguese seaside resorts during the second half of the 19th century and particularly after the opening of the railway line in 1875, which provided easy access to the (...)
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BeachesPraia da QuarteiraRight by Quarteira, one of the Algarve's most popular summer destinations, the Beach sharing the town's name is a great expanse of sand divided up by cement seawalls. Running between the Beach and town is the Avenida Marginal coastal road providing (...)
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BeachesPraia da QuebradaLocated on a small cove and protected by dunes, Quebrada Beach has a wide swathe of sand with many rocks, which require extra care on the part of bathers as the sea has strong currents. The small fishermen’s cottages in the vicinity add a (...)
