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BeachesPraia das MilíciasMilícias Beach is also known as Praia Grande (large beach), because it is in fact the main beach on the Island of São Miguel. Located just 4km from Ponta Delgada, this beach, like all the others on the island, has dark volcanic sand and good support (...)
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BeachesPraia do Porto das BarcasRenowned both for the number and quality of the shellfish and fish rearing in the vicinity, Porto das Barcas Beach is a great destination for anyone wishing to get to know the many shellfish based local culinary specialities.Fairly calm, the Beach (...)
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BeachesPraia de Almádena - Cabanas VelhasThe small welcoming beach of Praia de Almádena nestles in a setting of great natural beauty, sheltered from the north-west winds. Accessible from Burgau, this beach is relatively unused and is ideal for all those looking for peace and quiet.
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BeachesPraia de VilamouraBuilt from scratch in the 1970s, Vilamoura is Europe's largest tourist complex and features the highest quality recreational services and facilities including a marina, casino, golf courses, hotels and tourist villages.The sands continue onwards in (...)
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BeachesPiscinas do Carapacho - GraciosaThe natural pools of Carapacho are located in the southeast of the island of Graciosa, among black basalt rocks whose beautiful shapes are in sharp contrast with the blue of the sea. With good support facilities, it is a greatly appreciated (...)
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BeachesPraia da Terra EstreitaPart of the narrowest stretch of the cordon of sand separating Ria Formosa from the sea, Terra Estreita Beach is a very peaceful, virtually untouched area. The beach, however, has good support infrastructure including nets for playing football and (...)
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BeachesPraia dos AveirosFairly small and surrounded by cliffs, Aveiros Beach is a friendly environment with excellent diving conditions. Adjoining Oura Beach, the major recreational centre on this stretch of the coast, Aveiros Beach is reached via the stairway next to (...)
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BeachesPraia da Franquia - Vila Nova de MilfontesRight by Vila Nova Milfontes, one of the most popular resorts on the Alentejan coastline, Franquia Beach is separated from the adjoining Farol Beach by a rocky outcrop. This river beach provides the ideal water conditions for children, as well as, (...)
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BeachesPraia de AzuraraLocated to the south of Vila do Conde and the mouth of the Ave river, Azurara Beach begins next to a jetty that acts as a windbreak.Its fine, white sands extend over kilometres and are flanked by a protected cordon of dunes crossed by wooden (...)
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BeachesZona Balnear dos BiscoitosLocated on the northern coast of the Island of Terceira, the Biscoitos bathing area comprises natural pools between the curious shapes of the black rocks which are the result of volcanic eruptions. With a good support infrastructure, this area (...)
