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BeachesPraia da ComportaLocated on the southern tip of the Tróia Peninsula, the huge sandy extent of Comporta Beach is a regular summer favourite, given good means of access and plenty of parking space. Forming part of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, Comporta Beach has (...)
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BeachesPraia Grande - SintraJust as its name suggests, this is a grand and large beach and is a particular favourite among surfers and bodyboarders and has become a regular host of championship events in these sports. At the extreme north of Praia Grande is one of the largest (...)
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BeachesPraia de Santa CruzSanta Cruz covers an extended stretch of sand that is divided up into various beaches named after the respective cafes with the Beaches of Navio, Mirante, Pisão, Física, Centro, Santa Helena, Formosa and Azul. The purity of both the waters and (...)
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BeachesPraia do CarvoeiroNext to a cliff on which harmoniously stand small white fishermen's houses, Carvoeiro Beach is an attractive and picturesque landmark of the Algarve. Its limited extent of sand is highly popular with bathers who take up positions next to fishing (...)
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BeachesPraia de CarcavelosWith the São Julião da Barra Fort dominating at one end, Carcavelos Beach is the largest expanse of sand on the Estoril coast and regularly hosts beach volleyball and football competitions.Given its proximity to Lisbon and easy means of access, (...)
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BeachesPraia de MiraKnown as the Palheiros (Huts) of Mira due to the wooden constructions used by the fishermen, throughout the first half of the 20th century Mira Beach was a fishing village with its daily life well depicted in the Ethnographic Museum exhibition to be (...)
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BeachesPraia das MaçãsAccording to tradition, this Beach takes its origin from the maçãs (apples) that would wash up on its sands, carried down to the coast by the Ribeira de Colares river. Popular in the summer, the Beach covers a substantial area with space for a range (...)
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BeachesPraia de Armação de PeraFormerly a small fishing village, Armação de Pêra has now become one of the most popular resorts on the Algarve with every form of entertainment and recreation. In the old part of the city, the charm of the traditional squat fisherman's houses has (...)
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BeachesPraia da NazaréUnquestionably, one of the most popular resorts in this region, Nazaré is one of the most traditional of fishing villages where women still opt to follow custom and don the seven skirts regional dress as they care for the fish salt drying on wooden (...)
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BeachesPraia da FigueirinhaWith its beautiful backdrop of the Serra da Arrábida hills, Figueirinha Beach is one of the best known and most popular in the region, a fact enhanced by both the ease of access and the calm waters off this beach.The Beach extends over an expanse of (...)
