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BeachesPraia das MaçãsAccording to tradition, this Beach takes its origin from the maçãs (apples) that would wash up on its sands, carried down to the coast by the Ribeira de Colares river. Popular in the summer, the Beach covers a substantial area with space for a range (...)
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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 das Pedras do CorgoPedras do Corgo Beach has a very extensive stretch of sand bathed by the sea’s strong waves. Access to the beach is by a long wooden walkway and the beach has good support infrastructure, complete with awnings and beach huts for hire, or volleyball (...)
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BeachesPraia da TamargueiraIn Buarcos, Beach of Tamargueira is known internationally for having the longest wave in Europe. It is a very long wave with several sections, some of them tubular which, on classic days, roll in from Cabo Mondego - this is much appreciated by (...)
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BeachesPraia da TochaIn the second half of the 20th century, the small fishing village of Tocha became a sought after resort without ever losing its original identity. Out on its sands, there are still examples of the traditional wooden stilt platforms built by (...)
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BeachesPraia da TorreiraFlanked by dunes, Torreira Beach lies on the coastal cordon separating the Ria de Aveiro estuary from the sea ensuring that visitors, while only having to move a few metres, may opt between the open sea with its good surfing waves or the calm of the (...)
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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 da VieiraVieira de Leiria is a traditional fishing community that has managed to stick with its customs. The boats set out early in the morning in order to ensure local restaurants have the very freshest of ingredients in order to cook the respective (...)
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BeachesPraia da Vinha da AreiaVinha da Areia Beach is located close to Vila Franca do Campo, by the Tagarete Yachting Harbour. This bathing area has a good support infrastructure, including facilities for people with reduced mobility to enjoy a pleasant day on the beach.
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BeachesPraia da Zambujeira do MarPart of the Costa Vicentina e Sudoeste Alentejano Natural Park, Zambujeira do Mar Beach is surrounded by tall cliffs that offer wonderful panoramic views out over the ocean. The frequently strong waves breaking on this beach provide quality (...)
