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BeachesPraia FormosaWith its clear sand, Formosa Beach is a rare sight in the Azores, where black volcanic sand predominates. With crystal clear, shallow waters, it is a much appreciated leisure area in the southern part of the Island of Santa Maria. The Maré de Agosto (...)
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BeachesPraia Vasco da GamaWithin the city limits of Sines and the scene of major events in Portuguese history, Vasco da Gama Beach is in a sheltered bay with practically no waves and thus ideal for windsurfing and sailing. Flanked by the Avenida Marginal coast-road, very (...)
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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 de MatosinhosThe large expanse of sands of Matosinhos Beach are met by the strong waves of this coast, so highly appreciated by surfers, bodyboarders and kite surfers, with various competitive events held here. The promenade running alongside the Beach (...)
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BeachesPraia da BaíaDefined by two breakwaters, and accessed by a seaside walkway next to the centre of Espinho, Baía Beach is the most popular in the city.Its popularity among the surfing and bodyboarding communities has only been strengthened by the competitions held (...)
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BeachesPraia de Porto DinheiroLocated near a small fishing village that now includes some good restaurants, Porto Dinheiro Beach is sheltered by cliffs that contain footprints of dinosaurs dating back to the Jurassic era.The beach, normally quite calm, is an August favourite (...)
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BeachesPraia Grande - SintraJust as its name suggests, this is a grand and large beach and is a particular favourite among surfers and bodyboarders and has become a regular host of championship events in these sports. At the extreme north of Praia Grande is one of the largest (...)
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BeachesPraia da Cova GalaLying a few kilometres to the south of Figueira da Foz, the large sandy expanse of Cova-Gala Beach is divided up by sea breaks, designed to check the advance of the sea and which serve both to calm the sea and act as a wind break. The southern half (...)
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BeachesPraia do RelógioThroughout the first half of the 20th century, Figueira da Foz was one of the main bathing resorts in Portugal, popular among well off families from across the north of the country. Nowadays, despite having lost some of its former prominence, it (...)
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BeachesPraia da BarraLocated by the pontoon that marks the beginning of the Port of Aveiro and the end of the estuary, Barra Beach is both spacious and has good conditions for a range of sports including surfing, bodyboarding, kite-surfing, sailing and sea fishing. Very (...)
