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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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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 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 de Água de AltoWith a large stretch of sand, Água d’Alto Beach is favoured by the residents of the Island of São Miguel and the busiest in Vila Franca do Campo. Its attractions include the fine sand, the crystal clear waters and a good support infrastructure.
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BeachesPraia de CanidePart of an enormous stretch of sands that runs continuously over kilometres, Canide Beach itself divides into two areas, North and South. The southern area is favoured by surfers while the northern often hosts kite-surfing and beach football (...)
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BeachesPraia de SalgueirosWith its fine white sands occasionally studded with rock formations, Salgueiros Beach recently underwent a series of improvements to make it a more attractive to visitors. With strong waves breaking here, the Beach has good surfing conditions.
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BeachesPraia de SesimbraTraditionally a fishing town, Sesimbra's popularity as a tourist resort grew throughout the 20th century, particularly among families who purchased holiday or weekend homes in the vicinity.Lying in a sheltered bay with calm waters, Sesimbra Beach is (...)
