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BeachesPraias de Francelos, Dunas Mar, Francemar e SãozinhaOn a coast that is highly rich in iodine with its therapeutical properties recommended for bone diseases, Francelos Beach covers a huge area and is equipped with good support infrastructures. The strong waves breaking here ensure the beach attracts (...)
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BeachesPraia Suave MarSurrounded by dunes and pines, Suave-Mar Beach is to be found next to the mouth of the Cávado river and within the Litoral de Esposende Protected Landscape.Also known as Esposende Beach given the direct access from the town of that name, Suave-Mar (...)
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BeachesPraia Vasco da GamaWithin the city limits of Sines and the scene of major events in Portuguese history, Vasco da Gama Beach is in a sheltered bay with practically no waves and thus ideal for windsurfing and sailing. Flanked by the Avenida Marginal coast-road, very (...)
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BeachesPraia VerdeA huge, flat expanse of sand that continues endlessly in either direction be it eastwards or westwards, Verde Beach is a picture postcard of tranquillity. The calm of the sea and the pleasing air and sea temperatures only serve to improve the (...)
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BeachesZona Balnear da BarreirinhaThe Barreirinha Bathing Area is located close to the oldest part of the city of Funchal, next to the Fort of São Tiago. This bathing area on the rocky coastline has a good support infrastructure, and a saltwater swimming pool for children, and (...)
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BeachesZona Balnear da CalhetaCalheta is one of the few sandy bathing areas in Madeira, although the sand was actually imported from other regions to create this artificial beach. The bathing area has warm clean water, a cement solarium with an area of roughly 7,300 square (...)
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BeachesZona Balnear da Ponta Gorda - Poças do GovernadorAccessible from the seafront promenade, the Ponta Gorda Bathing Area or Poças do Governador, as it is also known, is located in the western part of Funchal. Fitting beautifully into the rocky coastline, this bathing area has three saltwater swimming (...)
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BeachesZona Balnear da PreguiçaLocated in the municipality of Velas, Preguiça is one of the main bathing areas on the Island of São Jorge. It has a good support infrastructure, and its waters are crystal clear and much appreciated by divers.
