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BeachesPraia da Ilha de Tavira-MarThe 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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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 (...)
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BeachesPraia da Foz do Arelho - Mar e LagoaOn the confluence between the Óbidos Lagoon and the sea, Foz do Arelho Beach throws up the choice between two very different types of beach. On the one side the Lagoon, a place of great natural beauty with its banks covered in thick vegetation and (...)
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BeachesPraia da AgudaLocated halfway between Gaia and Espinho, Aguda Beach covers an expanse of sand running from Miramar in the north through to Granja to the south.With its strong waves, this Beach has a good following in the surfing community while the many species (...)
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BeachesPraia da Areia BrancaThe waves of Areia Branca Beach are among the best for either learning or engaging in either surfing or bodyboarding.With the best renowned sands of Lourinhã council, the Beach always has plenty going along at the numerous bars and restaurants (...)
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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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BeachesCosta de Caparica - Praias da vilaAnybody visiting modern Costa de Caparica can only experience difficulty in trying to imagine the small fishing village of squat houses and peaceful streets that existed just a short while ago. The last half of the 20th century saw this town undergo (...)
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BeachesPraia da RochaLocated by the mouth of the Arade river, Rocha Beach extends over a huge area of sand some 3 kilometres long irregularly broken up by odd rock formations that the sea has been carving out throughout tens of thousands of years. Regularly the chosen (...)
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BeachesPraia do FuradouroWith a reputation both for its fishing and surfing, defining very different eras and approaches to life on the beach, the extensive Furadouro Beach comes with the strong waves of the Atlantic.Inland, there is dense pine forest with the approximate 3 (...)
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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 (...)
