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BeachesPraia de Vila Praia de ÂncoraThe sands of Vila Praia de Âncora extend from the fishing port over to the Âncora river which reaches the coast here after its 15 kilometre descent through the Serra de Arga hills, an attractive natural environment, which features some good walking (...)
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BeachesPraia do Almargem ou do Cavalo PretoAlmargem Beach, also known as Cavalo Preto Beach, lies between the sea and the River Almargem, which forms a lagoon here much sought after by waterfowl. This extensive and unspoilt sandy beach is accessed by a rough track about 3km long, and is (...)
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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 do Areal SulWith its large expanse of sand bordered by an area of dunes, the Areal Sul Beach lies next to its more famous neighbour, Areia Branca Beach.Very popular during the summer months, this Beach has strong, and occasionally dangerous, waves that provide (...)
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BeachesPraia do AterroWith an extensive stretch of sand, Aterro Beach is very popular with young people, mainly surfers and bodyboarders who find here excellent conditions to practise these sports. Surrounded by vegetation that confers great beauty on it, this beach is (...)
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BeachesPraia do Barranco das BelharucasThe Barranco das Belharucas Beach is to be found at the westward end of Falésia Beach (which extends over kilometres eastwards as far as Vilamoura), and is separated from Olhos de Água by rocks that may be skirted round at low tide. Its odd name (...)
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BeachesPraia do BarrilMagnificent in its boundless sandy expanse and for the calm and excellent temperatures of its waters, Barril Beach forms part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In order to reach this paradise, you have to cross the little bridge over the Estuary (...)
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BeachesPraia do Bico (Murtosa)Located on one of the canals of the Ria de Aveiro - Murtosa Canal - and with its fine sands, the mid-sized Bico river beach is a mixture of river and estuary beach. In an area where rural and urban environments intersect, it is an easily (...)
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BeachesPraia do BurgauSheltered by cliffs, Burgau Beach was formerly used as a fishing port although such activities are now restricted to the eastern section of the beach with the rest give over to sunbathers. The beach, highly suited to bodyboarding, extends down below (...)
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BeachesPraia do Cabeço / ReturThe Cabeço Beach, also known as Retur given the nearby tourist resort, lies in the eastern Algarve, around 6 kilometres from Castro Marim. This impressive, unbroken stretch of sand runs for large distances in either direction with the neighbouring (...)
