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BeachesPraia de VilamouraBuilt from scratch in the 1970s, Vilamoura is Europe's largest tourist complex and features the highest quality recreational services and facilities including a marina, casino, golf courses, hotels and tourist villages.The sands continue onwards in (...)
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BeachesPraia de Vale de LoboSurrounded by a reddish cliff on top of which sits one of the most famous and photographed golf courses in the entire Algarve, the Vale de Lobo Beach is located next to the similarly named tourist resort which has deservedly gained an (...)
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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 AncãoLying within the large protected area making up the Ria Formosa Natural Park that extends through to Tavira, Ancão Beach covers a large expanse of sand flanked by dunes and pine trees. A favourite among many national and international personalities, (...)
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BeachesPraia de Cabanas-MarOn the eastern limit of the Ria Formosa Natural Park is the small settlement of Cabanas, founded by fishermen who came from across Portugal to settle here at the beginning of the 20th century in order to go tuna fishing. The ferry service leaves (...)
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BeachesPraia Grande - FerragudoWith its white houses reaching down to the banks of the Arade river, Ferragudo is a picturesque fishing village located opposite Portimão with which it once shared responsibility for defending this stretch of coastline. This was secured by (...)
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BeachesPraia da GaléIn order to differentiate between means of accesses originating at the car park, the long stretch of sand making up Galé Beach is divided into two, named after their respective locations - East and West.Surrounded by golden cliffs, Galé Beach is (...)
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BeachesPraia do Barranco das BelharucasThe Barranco das Belharucas Beach is to be found at the westward end of Falésia Beach (which extends over kilometres eastwards as far as Vilamoura), and is separated from Olhos de Água by rocks that may be skirted round at low tide. Its odd name (...)
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BeachesPraia do GarrãoJust over the limits of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the huge expanse of sand of Garrão Beach is able to meet whatever the tastes of its most diverse visitors, from those looking for the privacy of a deserted beach to those seeking more popular (...)
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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 (...)
