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Praia da Calheta
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Praia da Calheta
9370, Calheta
A beach with a large sandy area and clear waters, with several rocky formations.It has parking, balnearies, lockers and a first aid station.
Praia de Machico
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Praia de Machico
9200, Machico
Basalt-pebble beach with great conditions for sun and sea bathing. It has two swimming pools, football and volleyball pitches, entertainment boats and water bikes, beach settees and umbrellas rent.
Praia de São Martinho do Porto
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Praia de São Martinho do Porto
2460, São Martinho do Porto
Located in a bay, with fine waters, this beach has a sheltering port. From the Facho Hill one enjoys unique views of the Bay of São Martinho do Porto, by the amazing dunes of Salir do Porto.
Praia da Fragosa
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Praia da Fragosa
4490, Fragosa
A fishing beach, ideal for tjose who wish to bring the family along. There are some beach bars.
Praia de Quião
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Praia de Quião
4490, A Ver-o-Mar
A beach where people still get sargasso. It is rather calm.
Praia do Fragosinho
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Praia do Fragosinho
4490, A Ver-o-Mar
A small, slightly rocky beach, with a fine quality restaurant.
Praia da Aguçadoura (Paimo)
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Praia da Aguçadoura
4495, Aguçadoura
A calm beach with a wide stretch of sand, livelier on the weekend. It has a playground and an annual horse race.
Marina de Portimão
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Marina de Portimão
8500-345, Portimão
The Portimão marina was built at the inlet of the Arade River and has 620 places for large boats. It is at this moment almost filled. It has a nice commercial and leisure area and the Passeio Ribeirinho, at the south front which is a good option to take a walk.
Zona Balnear e de Mergulho da Lagoa das Lajes
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Lajes do Pico
9930, Lajes do Pico
Area of outstanding natural beauty, located right next to the Yacht Club, in the Bay of slabs. Features of breaks a bar with terrace.
Praia do Garajau
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Ponta do Garajau
9125, Garajau
Beach located on the cliff of Garajau, integrated in the nature reserve of Garajau Partial. Highly sought after by the practitioners of diving. Has first-aid post, seaside facilities and restaurant area.