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  1. Beaches
    Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira
    Separated from the sea by enormous dunes and located at the extreme south of the stretch of sand that covers the many kilometres down from Costa da Caparica, the Lagoa de Albufeira Lagoon Beach, surrounded by pines features calm waters, ideal for (...)

  2. Beaches
    Praia da Leirosa
    A traditional fishing community, Leirosa is located to the south of Figueira da Foz and immediately after Costa de Lavos Beach with the dunes separating the two a sheltered and practically deserted area.Leirosa Beach covers a huge expanse of sand (...)

  3. Praia da Madalena
    Beaches
    Praia da Madalena
    Located close to a campsite, the large sandy expanse of Madalena Beach divides up into two, North and South, with the latter being rockier.Easily accessed, this is a rather popular Beach featuring good surfing conditions and beach volleyball (...)

  4. Praia da Memória
    Beaches
    Praia da Memória
    Previously known as Arenosa or Ladrões Beach, this area of sand became known as Memória Beach following the erection of a commemorative obelisk on the spot where liberal troops led by Pedro 4th (1st Emperor of Brazil) disembarked in 1832 in order to (...)

  5. Praia da Nazaré
    Beaches
    Praia da Nazaré
    Unquestionably, one of the most popular resorts in this region, Nazaré is one of the most traditional of fishing villages where women still opt to follow custom and don the seven skirts regional dress as they care for the fish salt drying on wooden (...)

  6. Beaches
    Praia da Pedra do Ouro
    With its wide expanse of golden sands in striking contrast to the black rock of the surrounding cliffs, Pedra do Ouro Beach is a site of great natural beauty enhanced by the abandoned windmill perched at its northern end. At low tide, the Beach (...)

  7. Praia da Póvoa de Varzim
    Beaches
    Praia da Póvoa de Varzim
    Home to fearless fishermen, Póvoa de Varzim became one of the favourite northern Portuguese seaside resorts during the second half of the 19th century and particularly after the opening of the railway line in 1875, which provided easy access to the (...)

  8. Praia da Ribeira d'Ilhas
Place: Ericeira
    Beaches
    Praia da Ribeira d'Ilhas
    Located around 3.5 kilometres from Ericeira and right by the river mouth that provides its name, Ribeira d' Ilhas Beach is considered one of the best in Europe for both surfing and bodyboarding. Since 1985, it has annually hosted one of the world (...)

  9. Praia das Maçãs
    Beaches
    Praia das Maçãs
    According 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 (...)

  10. Beaches
    Praia das Pedras Brancas
    With a large number of rocks both on the sand and in the sea, the beach of Praia das Pedras Brancas is located next to the Avenida Marginal de Agudela and is equipped with good support facilities.One of the local curiosities is the existence here of (...)

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