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BeachesPraia de SalemaLocated halfway between Sagres and Lagos, Salema Beach has long been used by fishermen, an activity that continues as any early morning visitor to the beach will discover. Very popular, and well equipped with bars and restaurants, this Beach, with (...)
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BeachesPraia da Barrinha - EsmorizA traditional fishing village, the Esmoriz Beach has hung onto some of its "palheiro" huts, the wooden constructions dating back to the early part of the 20th century built by farmers as second homes so that whenever they were not working the lands, (...)
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BeachesPraia do AncãoLying within the large protected area making up the Ria Formosa Natural Park that extends through to Tavira, Ancão Beach covers a large expanse of sand flanked by dunes and pine trees. A favourite among many national and international personalities, (...)
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BeachesPraia de São Pedro do EstorilSheltered by gullies of striking beauty, São Pedro do Estoril Beach is very popular for all year round bodyboarding.With good access either by ramp leading up to the car park located at the top of the gully or by tunnel for those arriving by train, (...)
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BeachesPraia dos PescadoresLocated right in the centre of the long sandy extent running the length of Albufeira, Pescadores Beach has retained the picturesque ambience created by the colourful traditional fishing vessels that are normally drawn up over on the east of this (...)
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BeachesPraia do Areal de Santa BárbaraClose to Ribeira Grande, the Santa Bárbara Sands form one of the most extensive beaches in the region, stretching for about 1km. With an excellent support infrastructure, this beach is a prime leisure area where sports such as surfing and (...)
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BeachesPraia da AmoreiraThis huge beach is flanked by dunes and to the north by a dark rock formation that, according to locals, forms the shape of a giant lying down. As Amoreira Beach lies on the mouth of a small river there is the option between freshwater or saltwater (...)
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BeachesPraia do TamarizLocated at the foot of the gardens leading up to Estoril Casino, Tamariz Beach was once known as Elegant Beach and graced by the high society that then spent their summers on the Estoril coast. It is still one of the most popular beaches given its (...)
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BeachesPraia da VagueiraThe large sandy expanse of Vagueira Beach is still used by fishermen as they continue with their small scale traditions even if pulling in the fish laden nets is now done by tractor rather than bull. The beach now attracts holidaymakers and in large (...)
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BeachesPraia fluvial de ValhelhasRight in the middle of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Valhelhas River Beach takes advantage of the River Zêzere in an area of great landscape beauty. This beach is a leisure complex endowed with excellent support amenities, offering good (...)
