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BeachesPraia da Ribeira d'IlhasLocated 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 (...)
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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 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 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 (...)
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BeachesPraia do BalealBaleal covers a broad sweep of sand bathed by calm waters, creating good conditions for both learning and engaging in windsurfing.In order to ensure the highest possible standards for summer visitors, there are also tennis courts, swimming pools, a (...)
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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 (...)
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BeachesPraia de Medão - SupertubosConsidered both nationally and internationally to be up among the very best for surfing and bodyboarding, Medão Beach gained its reputation for its perfectly shaped tubular waves, thus becoming known as "Super-tubos" (Super-tubes). The crests of (...)
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BeachesPraia de QuiaiosLocated to the north of Figueira da Foz, Quiaios Beach is long and flanked by vegetation covered dunes. The sea breaks in powerful waves at this point, sometimes representing a danger to swimmers. However, such conditions have proved popular with (...)
