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BeachesPraia da Ilha da CulatraPart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Ilha da Culatra is one of the island-barriers separating the sea from the estuary. Accessible only by the ferry service departing from Olhão, the Beach is free of any motorised vehicles ensuring peace and (...)
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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 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 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 de Porto SantoOn the south coast of the island of Porto Santo, 40 kilometres to the north-east of Madeira, is the only sandy beach in the whole of the archipelago, stretching uninterruptedly over a distance of 9 kilometres. Its soft, fine golden sand has (...)
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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 do CabedeloLying to the south of the Lima river, Cabedelo Beach is the first choice for local inhabitants of nearby Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by dunes and a pine forest, which includes two campsites, this pretty half-moon shaped Beach is one of the most (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha da ArmonaAccessible by ferry service from Olhão in an approximate 15 minute crossing, the Ilha da Armona island is part of the cordon of small islets separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the sea. Falling within the Natural Park, this island is on the (...)
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BeachesPraia de OfirTo the south of the Cávado river mouth and part of the Litoral de Esposende Protected Landscape, Ofir Beach, surrounded by dunes and pine trees, covers one of the most beautiful stretches of the northern Portuguese coastline. One natural phenomena (...)
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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 (...)