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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 das MaçãsAccording 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 (...)
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BeachesPraia da AdragaNestling between cliffs artistically sculpted out by the sea, Adraga Beach is a firm summer favourite but also enjoys a loyal off-season clientele. They come for the well-preserved and natural environment to which the rocks, grottoes and tunnels add (...)
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BeachesPraia do MagoitoLocated at the end of a deep valley and enclosed by majestic cliffs, which provide some of the best views of the beautiful surroundings, Magoito Beach is only reached by descent down a steep slope. However, this pollution free and iodine rich (...)
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BeachesPraia Grande do GuinchoPart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Guincho Beach is endowed with a surrounding landscape of great beauty in which the white sand dunes contrast with the deep tones of the Serra de Sintra hills, looming in the background.Given both its strong (...)
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BeachesPraia de São JuliãoProtected by tall cliffs, São Julião Beach covers a long stretch of sand that begins around 8.5 kilometres from Ericeira and extends southwards deep into Sintra council, which includes its largest extent.Ideal for long walks along the shore, the (...)
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BeachesPraia da Cresmina ou Pequena do GuinchoOn the southernmost border of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Cresmina Beach is set in a bay surrounded by cliffs. In front of the beach, and over on the other side of the road, there is a large expanse of dunes creating a scene of great natural (...)