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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 Cresmina ou Pequena do GuinchoOn the southernmost border of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Cresmina Beach is set in a bay surrounded by cliffs. In front of the beach, and over on the other side of the road, there is a large expanse of dunes creating a scene of great natural (...)
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BeachesPraia de São JacintoThe São Jacinto Beach is located by the Barra Canal, at the southernmost point of a long stretch of land separating the Ria de Aveiro estuary from the sea. For those leaving Aveiro, the swiftest way to get to São Jacinto is by ferry with a regular (...)
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BeachesPraia da Barrinha - EsmorizA traditional fishing village, the Esmoriz Beach has hung onto some of its "palheiro" huts, the wooden constructions dating back to the early part of the 20th century built by farmers as second homes so that whenever they were not working the lands, (...)
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BeachesPraia de São Pedro do EstorilSheltered by gullies of striking beauty, São Pedro do Estoril Beach is very popular for all year round bodyboarding.With good access either by ramp leading up to the car park located at the top of the gully or by tunnel for those arriving by train, (...)
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BeachesPraia do Areal de Santa BárbaraClose to Ribeira Grande, the Santa Bárbara Sands form one of the most extensive beaches in the region, stretching for about 1km. With an excellent support infrastructure, this beach is a prime leisure area where sports such as surfing and (...)
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BeachesPraia da AmoreiraThis huge beach is flanked by dunes and to the north by a dark rock formation that, according to locals, forms the shape of a giant lying down. As Amoreira Beach lies on the mouth of a small river there is the option between freshwater or saltwater (...)
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BeachesPraia da VagueiraThe large sandy expanse of Vagueira Beach is still used by fishermen as they continue with their small scale traditions even if pulling in the fish laden nets is now done by tractor rather than bull. The beach now attracts holidaymakers and in large (...)
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BeachesPraia de São LourençoLying 7 kilometres from Ericeira and in close proximity to Ribamar, it is famous for its many quality restaurants specialising in fresh fish and shellfish.São Lourenço Beach is located in a sheltered bay and equipped with good support (...)
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BeachesPraia do CarvalhalWith good access via a tarmac road leading through fields of rice paddies giving way to pine trees, the huge sandy expanse of Carvalhal Beach is surrounded by dunes and bathed by a calm sea.With its support infrastructures and good car parking, this (...)
