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BeachesPraia de Porto SantoOn the south coast of the island of Porto Santo, 40 kilometres to the north-east of Madeira, is the only sandy beach in the whole of the archipelago, stretching uninterruptedly over a distance of 9 kilometres. Its soft, fine golden sand has (...)
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BeachesPraia da ApúliaPart of the Litoral de Esposende Protected Landscape, Apúlia Beach covers a large expanse of sand surrounded by dunes that serve to protect the Beach from stronger winds. The dunes are also home to former windmills that have now been converted into (...)
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BeachesPraia da Lagoa de AlbufeiraSeparated from the sea by enormous dunes and located at the extreme south of the stretch of sand that covers the many kilometres down from Costa da Caparica, the Lagoa de Albufeira Lagoon Beach, surrounded by pines features calm waters, ideal for (...)
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BeachesPraia da Rocha BaixinhaPopularly known as "Praia dos Tomates" (Tomato Beach) given the plants growing by one of the points of access, Rocha Baixinha Beach is a peaceful area in the far east of the long Falésia Beach and a favourite destination for many of Portugal's (...)
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BeachesPraia do Barranco das BelharucasThe Barranco das Belharucas Beach is to be found at the westward end of Falésia Beach (which extends over kilometres eastwards as far as Vilamoura), and is separated from Olhos de Água by rocks that may be skirted round at low tide. Its odd name (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha da FuzetaSeparating 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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BeachesPraia GrandeThe area known as Praia Grande Beach begins at the urban limits of Armação de Pêra, with its westerly point at the Alcantarilha stream and its easterly limit defined by the Salgados lagoon, a site of special ecological interest given its importance (...)
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BeachesPraia de AfifeA huge expanse of sand reached by protective wooden walkways leading through the dunes, Afife Beach is a good example of respect for the natural environmental quality.The strong waves create good surfing conditions while the southern area of the (...)
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BeachesPraia do CabedeloLying to the south of the Lima river, Cabedelo Beach is the first choice for local inhabitants of nearby Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by dunes and a pine forest, which includes two campsites, this pretty half-moon shaped Beach is one of the most (...)
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BeachesPraia fluvial da Aldeia do MatoAldeia do Mato River Beach is located on the Castelo de Bode Dam reservoir, surrounded by lush nature where green and pinewood aromas prevail. Endowed with support amenities that include floating pools and a campsite, this leisure area offers an (...)
