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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 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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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 do PegoWith its gentle sea, spacious sands and white dunes, the Pego Beach is a picture of tranquillity. A southwards running continuation of Carvalhal Beach, Pego Beach may be reached via the same road but has its own services and restaurant. This beach (...)
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BeachesPraia fluvial da Aldeia do MatoAldeia do Mato River Beach is located on the Castelo de Bode Dam reservoir, surrounded by lush nature where green and pinewood aromas prevail. Endowed with support amenities that include floating pools and a campsite, this leisure area offers an (...)
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BeachesPraia do Norte / Algodio (Ericeira)Also known as Algodio Beach, Norte Beach lies within the town and is defined by the Ericeira jetty. With access from the centre of town, this is one of the busiest beaches in the region and attracts a very diversified group of regulars.
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BeachesPraia de BuarcosThe Mondego Cape appears as a sweeping extension of the Serra da Boa Viagem mountains and serves to protect the large sandy expanse of Buarcos Beach from strong northerly winds thereby creating a calmer sea that has become popular for windsurfing. (...)
