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BeachesPraia do Quião - Póvoa de VarzimWith its broad expanse of fine sand, Quião Beach is bounded to the north by Cabo de Santo André and to the south by Ribeira do Esteiro. It has easy access and good supporting facilities. Traditional activities are still practised here: fishing (...)
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BeachesPraia do Rei CortiçoAgainst the backdrop of a beautiful cliff, where one can observe curious formations sculpted by erosion over the centuries, Rei Cortiço Beach has an extensive sandy beach that stretches southwards for about 11 km as far as Baleal. This quiet and (...)
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BeachesPraia do RelógioThroughout the first half of the 20th century, Figueira da Foz was one of the main bathing resorts in Portugal, popular among well off families from across the north of the country. Nowadays, despite having lost some of its former prominence, it (...)
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BeachesPraia dos AivadosThe extremely long sandy extent of great untamed natural beauty that makes up Aivados Beach is understandably part of the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park, given that the surrounding area contains a diverse range of vegetation that (...)
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BeachesPraia do SalgadoSeparated from Nazaré by the Abrigo Port, Salgado Beach is surrounded by sheer cliffs that have become popular with hang gliders.With its long uncrowded stretch of sand, Salgado Beach is mostly sought out by surfers given the strong waves to be (...)
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BeachesPraia dos CoxosSmall but very enjoyable, Coxos Beach is also a favourite among surfers given the size of the waves normally reaching shore here. Lacking any lifeguard, the beach is considered dangerous for bathers particularly due to the strong currents on the (...)
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BeachesPraia dos PescadoresLocated right in the centre of the town of Ericeira, Peixe (Fish) Beach, also known as Pescadores (Fishermen), is as the name suggests used by the fishing community.Throughout the summer season, this welcoming environment has a lifeguard and a (...)
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BeachesPraia dos SalgadosCovering a large area, Salgados Beach contrasts with the other beaches of Albufeira due its diversity of landscape. Here, the backdrop of ochre cliffs gives way to a cordon of golden dunes. Beyond the dunes is the Salgados Lagoon, an important (...)
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BeachesPraia do Sul ou da BaleiaRight on the southern limit of Ericeira, right by a hotel, Sul Beach extends over 500 metres with each end of the Beach given over to a promenade and a range of bars and restaurants, offering the chance to taste the many traditional fish and (...)
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