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BeachesPraia do CarvoeiroNext to a cliff on which harmoniously stand small white fishermen's houses, Carvoeiro Beach is an attractive and picturesque landmark of the Algarve. Its limited extent of sand is highly popular with bathers who take up positions next to fishing (...)
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BeachesPraia de Armação de PeraFormerly a small fishing village, Armação de Pêra has now become one of the most popular resorts on the Algarve with every form of entertainment and recreation. In the old part of the city, the charm of the traditional squat fisherman's houses has (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha da Barreta / Ilha DesertaThe mostly southerly point of the Portuguese mainland, the Ilha da Barreta or Deserta is one of the island-barriers of the Ria Formosa Natural Park forming a divide between the marshes and the sea. Accessible only via ferry service (available (...)
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BeachesPraia da ArrifanaLocated in a bay enclosed by tall cliffs and with local residences harmoniously sloping down almost to the water's edge, Arrifana Beach provides an excellent example of balance between human settlement and the natural environment. The ruins of the (...)
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BeachesPraia de OdeceixeOn the mouth of the Seixe River, itself good for boat and canoeing excursions, Odeceixe Beach offers both sea and river swimming. At low tide, the large sandy surface is dotted with lagoons, ideal for children to play and swim in. With the easiest (...)
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BeachesPraia de AlvorWith its sands stretching on over the horizon, Alvor is a dream beach surrounded by high quality hotels and with every kind of support infrastructure including equipment for sailing, water skiing or windsurfing.The origins of the picturesque Alvor (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha do FarolAccessible via regular ferry service departing from Faro, the island of Farol is one of those forming the sandy barrier between the sea and the Ria Formosa estuary and forms part of the Natural Park. The small village of Farol is home mostly to (...)
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BeachesPraia da OuraVery close to Albufeira, and right in the heart of one of the Algarve's most popular areas, the Oura Beach has all every aspect necessary for some wonderful holidays down by the sea. The sea is calm and ideal for relaxation or sports such as (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha de Tavira-MarThe Ilha de Tavira island forms part of the cordon of sandy islands separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the Atlantic Ocean and lies within the boundaries of the Natural Park and is, indeed, unique among these islands as it contains trees. (...)
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BeachesPraia do BarrilMagnificent in its boundless sandy expanse and for the calm and excellent temperatures of its waters, Barril Beach forms part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In order to reach this paradise, you have to cross the little bridge over the Estuary (...)
