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   Praia da Ilha da Barreta / Ilha Deserta

   The mostly southerly point of the Portuguese mainland, the Ilha da Barreta or Deserta is one of the island-barriers of the Ria Formosa Natural Park forming a divide between the marshes and the sea. Accessible only via ferry service (available (...)

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   Praia da Ilha da Fuzeta

   Separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Ria Formosa estuary and part of the area protected by Natural Park status, the Ilha da Fuzeta islands is located in front of the similarly named settlement with access gained only by boat from either Fuzeta or (...)

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   Praia da Ilha de Faro

   For those arriving from the west, Ilha de Faro is the first island-barrier that separates the sea from the Ria Formosa estuary marking the beginning of the Natural Park. Accessible by car over the narrow bridge that connects with the main road to (...)

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   Praia da Ilha de Tavira-Mar

   The Ilha de Tavira island forms part of the cordon of sandy islands separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the Atlantic Ocean and lies within the boundaries of the Natural Park and is, indeed, unique among these islands as it contains trees. (...)

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   Praia da Ínsua

   Located at the northernmost end of the long length of sand making up Afife Beach, Ínsua Beach is surrounded by dunes that serve both to enrich the landscape and to protect from strong winds. Very popular, this Beach is a particular hit with children (...)

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   Praia da Lagoa - Póvoa de Varzim

   With direct access from the waterfront road of the city, Lagoa Beach is very busy during the summer. Its stretch of sand forms a kind of bay, with excellent conditions for practising sports and it has a full supporting infrastructure with bars that (...)

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   Praia da Lota

   With a long stretch of sand that is asn extension of Manta Rota Beach, Lota Beach is bathed by a calm sea with a very pleasant temperature. It has a good support infrastructure and is surrounded by small dunes adding beauty to the landscape.The (...)

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   Praia da Luz

   A fishing community since the earliest human settlement of this area, Luz has gone on to become a highly popular summer destination while holding onto its original charm. The easily accessed Beach has excellent support infrastructures including the (...)

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   Praia da Madalena

   Located close to a campsite, the large sandy expanse of Madalena Beach divides up into two, North and South, with the latter being rockier.Easily accessed, this is a rather popular Beach featuring good surfing conditions and beach volleyball (...)

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    Praia da Mareta

    With its large sandy extent and good access from Sagres, Mareta Beach is one of the most popular summer destinations in this area. Closed off to the east by high cliffs and to the west by the Ponta de Sagres, which protects it from stronger winds, (...)

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