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BeachesPraia do MindeloTo the south of the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve, a protected area of dunes home to various types of bird, Mindelo Beach stands out for the enormous boulders littering the shore, which are not to be found on adjoining beaches to the north. These (...)
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BeachesPraia do Fogo (Ribeira Quente)Set in a bay of outstanding natural beauty, with the green of the mountains as its backdrop, Praia do Fogo or Praia da Ribeira Quente is a small but welcoming sandy beach. Another of its attractions is the temperature of the seawater: due to the (...)
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BeachesPraia da GamboaLocated by the small Peniche lighthouse and very close to the city, Gamboa Beach is surrounded by a cordon of dunes covered in vegetation that protect it and make it cosier. The long stretch of sand is ideal for walking and extends seamlessly to (...)
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BeachesPraia GrandeThe area known as Praia Grande Beach begins at the urban limits of Armação de Pêra, with its westerly point at the Alcantarilha stream and its easterly limit defined by the Salgados lagoon, a site of special ecological interest given its importance (...)
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BeachesPraia da UrsaLocated close to Cabo da Roca cape, Ursa Beach is reached via dirt track along a twisting and steep route right through to this calm and sparsely populated beach.The strains of the route are more than justified by the superb landscape that awaits (...)
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BeachesPraia de AfifeA huge expanse of sand reached by protective wooden walkways leading through the dunes, Afife Beach is a good example of respect for the natural environmental quality.The strong waves create good surfing conditions while the southern area of the (...)
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BeachesComplexo Balnear do LidoThe Lido is the most famous bathing area in Funchal and is located in a rocky coastal area, in the western part of the city. With two saltwater swimming pools, renewed every day, the complex also has access by a set of steps to the ocean for those (...)
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BeachesPraia do CabedeloLying to the south of the Lima river, Cabedelo Beach is the first choice for local inhabitants of nearby Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by dunes and a pine forest, which includes two campsites, this pretty half-moon shaped Beach is one of the most (...)
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BeachesPraia fluvial de Aldeia ViçosaIn an idyllic setting, Aldeia Viçosa River Beach was named after the small neighbouring village. Located in a valley formed by the River Mondego, this beach has excellent conditions and is a much appreciated leisure area, bathed by the crystal clear (...)
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BeachesPraia da SamouqueiraSamouqueira Beach is the last in a series of sandy stretches to be found among the rocks, difficult to reach but of great natural beauty, including the Vieirinha, Oliveirinha, Foz and Burrinho beaches. Surrounded by cliffs, but easier to access (...)
