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BeachesPraia da MemóriaPreviously known as Arenosa or Ladrões Beach, this area of sand became known as Memória Beach following the erection of a commemorative obelisk on the spot where liberal troops led by Pedro 4th (1st Emperor of Brazil) disembarked in 1832 in order to (...)
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BeachesPraia da MurtinheiraLocated to the north of Mondego Cape, Murtinheira Beach is a beautiful, natural environment that has survived all but free of human intervention. Off the large sandy beach, flanked by dunes, are some the best surfing waves to be found in the region (...)
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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 OuraVery close to Albufeira, and right in the heart of one of the Algarve's most popular areas, the Oura Beach has all every aspect necessary for some wonderful holidays down by the sea. The sea is calm and ideal for relaxation or sports such as (...)
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BeachesPraia da ParedeDue to its excellent combination of iodine and hours of sunshine, Parede Beach has long been in demand for its therapeutic properties in treating bone disease and to such an extent that an Orthopaedic Hospital was built here. However, the beach (...)
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BeachesPraia da Pedra do OuroWith its wide expanse of golden sands in striking contrast to the black rock of the surrounding cliffs, Pedra do Ouro Beach is a site of great natural beauty enhanced by the abandoned windmill perched at its northern end. At low tide, the Beach (...)
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BeachesPraia da PoçaEnclosed between two coastal cliffs, Poça Beach is located in São João do Estoril, near Forte Velho.The Beach has good points of access from the Marginal coast road, the car park and a pedestrian area connecting with other bars and café terraces.
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BeachesPraia da PolvoeiraWith its long stretch of sand forming a bay shape surrounded by tree-covered cliffs, Polvoeira Beach is of stunning beauty. The brave of heart can get the best views by heading up the rock formation that separates this Beach from its neighbour (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ponta do SolPonta do Sol Beach is in the town and municipality of the same name in the west of Madeira. This small pebble beach is part of a sheltered cove between the cliffs, and is very sunny. Known for its excellent year-round climate and the mild (...)
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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 (...)
