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BeachesComplexo Balnear do LidoThe Lido is the most famous bathing area in Funchal and is located in a rocky coastal area, in the western part of the city. With two saltwater swimming pools, renewed every day, the complex also has access by a set of steps to the ocean for those (...)
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BeachesCosta de Caparica - Terras da Costa, Acácias e MedosFollowing the town of Costa da Caparica comes an expanse of sands that goes on to cover an approximate 30 kilometres through as far as Fonte da Telha and which mostly falls within the Arriba Fóssil (Fossil Cliff) Protected Area of Costa de Caparica. (...)
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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 BaíaDefined by two breakwaters, and accessed by a seaside walkway next to the centre of Espinho, Baía Beach is the most popular in the city.Its popularity among the surfing and bodyboarding communities has only been strengthened by the competitions held (...)
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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 da ConceiçãoLocated next to the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Chapel after which it is named, Conceição Beach does not extend very far although a low tide it links up with the Duquesa Beach.With good access by stairway or ramp leading up to the promenade, this (...)
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BeachesPraia da ConsolaçãoConsolação Beach is divided into two contrasting areas. To the south, a rocky zone, which is highly rich in iodine and perfectly placed to catch the sun, offering excellent therapeutic conditions and attracting many people seeking respite from any (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha do PessegueiroThe Ilha do Pessegueiro Beach lies facing the island from which it takes its name. The island has given up evidence of its long history having been settled back in ancient time. This include a fish salting factory dating to the Roman era and which (...)
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BeachesPraia da IngrinaWith access from the small village of Raposeira some 5 kilometres away, Ingrina Beach is a pleasant bay with calm waters sheltered from any wind by the surrounding cliffs. With a bar and restaurant among other services, Ingrina Beach furthermore (...)
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BeachesPraia da MaretaWith its large sandy extent and good access from Sagres, Mareta Beach is one of the most popular summer destinations in this area. Closed off to the east by high cliffs and to the west by the Ponta de Sagres, which protects it from stronger winds, (...)
