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BeachesPraia das MaçãsAccording to tradition, this Beach takes its origin from the maçãs (apples) that would wash up on its sands, carried down to the coast by the Ribeira de Colares river. Popular in the summer, the Beach covers a substantial area with space for a range (...)
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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 das MoitasA small beach, bordered by the coastal promenade, Moitas Beach has an Atlantic saltwater swimming pool.Accessed directly from the promenade, there is also a number of bars and café terraces with the beach in close proximity to Monte Estoril railway (...)
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BeachesPraia das Pedras BrancasWith a large number of rocks both on the sand and in the sea, the beach of Praia das Pedras Brancas is located next to the Avenida Marginal de Agudela and is equipped with good support facilities.One of the local curiosities is the existence here of (...)
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BeachesPraia das Pedras de AgudelaKnown for its boulders, Pedras de Agudela beach is located in the south of a small cove that is accessible via a network of wooden walkways erected to protect the dunes.The extensive sandy beach is protected by rocks that stretch out into the sea, (...)
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BeachesPraia das Pedras do CorgoPedras do Corgo Beach has a very extensive stretch of sand bathed by the sea’s strong waves. Access to the beach is by a long wooden walkway and the beach has good support infrastructure, complete with awnings and beach huts for hire, or volleyball (...)
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BeachesPraia da TamargueiraIn Buarcos, Beach of Tamargueira is known internationally for having the longest wave in Europe. It is a very long wave with several sections, some of them tubular which, on classic days, roll in from Cabo Mondego - this is much appreciated by (...)
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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 da TochaIn the second half of the 20th century, the small fishing village of Tocha became a sought after resort without ever losing its original identity. Out on its sands, there are still examples of the traditional wooden stilt platforms built by (...)
