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BeachesPraia do MagoitoLocated at the end of a deep valley and enclosed by majestic cliffs, which provide some of the best views of the beautiful surroundings, Magoito Beach is only reached by descent down a steep slope. However, this pollution free and iodine rich (...)
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BeachesPraia da Póvoa de VarzimHome to fearless fishermen, Póvoa de Varzim became one of the favourite northern Portuguese seaside resorts during the second half of the 19th century and particularly after the opening of the railway line in 1875, which provided easy access to the (...)
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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 do Porto das BarcasRenowned both for the number and quality of the shellfish and fish rearing in the vicinity, Porto das Barcas Beach is a great destination for anyone wishing to get to know the many shellfish based local culinary specialities.Fairly calm, the Beach (...)
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BeachesPraia de AzuraraLocated to the south of Vila do Conde and the mouth of the Ave river, Azurara Beach begins next to a jetty that acts as a windbreak.Its fine, white sands extend over kilometres and are flanked by a protected cordon of dunes crossed by wooden (...)
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BeachesPraia da CaladaSheltered by tall cliffs, Calada Beach is a very pretty location around 10 kilometres to the north of the town of Ericeira.Its large open sands are spacious enough to include beach volleyball and football facilities in addition to other support (...)
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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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BeachesPraias de Francelos, Dunas Mar, Francemar e SãozinhaOn a coast that is highly rich in iodine with its therapeutical properties recommended for bone diseases, Francelos Beach covers a huge area and is equipped with good support infrastructures. The strong waves breaking here ensure the beach attracts (...)
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BeachesPraia Grande - FerragudoWith its white houses reaching down to the banks of the Arade river, Ferragudo is a picturesque fishing village located opposite Portimão with which it once shared responsibility for defending this stretch of coastline. This was secured by (...)
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BeachesPraia de Vale de LoboSurrounded by a reddish cliff on top of which sits one of the most famous and photographed golf courses in the entire Algarve, the Vale de Lobo Beach is located next to the similarly named tourist resort which has deservedly gained an (...)
