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Praia do Castelejo
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Vila do Bispo
8650, Vila do Bispo
A beach of striking contrasts, surrounded by black shale rock formations and high cliffs. A long stretch of very fine sand features pebble and rocky areas that lead out to the sea. The waters are rough, popular with surfers, but caution is advised when swimming. At the northern tip is Pedra da Lage, an area abundant in shellfish.
Praia do Tonel
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
Located next to the Sagres Fortress, the sand becomes narrow due to the morphology of the area, with many pebbles and traces of cliff collapses. Most of the beach's visitors are surfers, as the sea is wavy and choppy. There is a small beach bar at the entrance to the sand, offering a beautiful view of the beach.
Praia do Martinhal
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
Martinhal Beach is located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park and is known for its excellent windsurfing conditions. After crossing a dune with some vegetation, there is a vast stretch of sand, with a concession area and plenty of space. Walking to the left, with the sea in front, is Rebolinhos Beach. The rocks visible in the sea, 1,000 meters from the sand, are known as Martinhal Island. It is possible to reach it by swimming, but only with advance notice from the lifeguard.
Praia da Salema
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Rua dos Pescadores
8650-195, Vila do Bispo
A pleasant beach, integrated into a fishing village. It's a popular spot for tourists, with nearby restaurants serving good food. A curious fact about this beach is that, ten meters deep in the sea, the wreckage of the French warship Ocean was found.
Praia das Cabanas Velhas
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Budens
8650, Budens
A small, uncrowded beach. The sand is covered in pebbles, and when the tide rises, the rest of the sand is covered. It's often visited by foreigners and surfers.
Piscina Natural da Preguiça
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Rua do Mar
9800-557, Velas
Fantastic natural pools of volcanic origin, surrounded by a landscape of extreme beauty.
Porto de Recreio de Cristelo Covo
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Porto de Recreio de Cristelo Covo
4930, Senhora da Cabeça
A boat docking area located on the Minho River, next to Senhora da Cabeça Park. This traditional leisure area is used by Valença residents seeking to enjoy the river's activities.
Praia da Consolação - Norte
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Praia da Consolação
2525, Consolação
A vast stretch of white sand, with good waves for surfing and clear water. There are several traditional restaurants serving a variety of fish and seafood dishes.
Praia dos Supertubos
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Praia dos Supertubos
2525, Peniche
Medão Beach, better known as Supertubos Beach due to its fast, tubular waves, is internationally renowned for attracting surfers, bodyboarders, and windsurfers year-round, hosting international events related to these sports. Located at the southern entrance to Peniche, it is surrounded by dunes and boasts a vast stretch of sand.
Marina da Ribeira
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Largo da Ribeira Velha
2520, Peniche
Located near the fishing port, Ribeira Marina has capacity for 140 boats, including 20 for passing vessels. Next door is the boarding pier for the Berlengas Islands, located about 10 miles offshore. There's parking and a nearby restaurant where you can sample local cuisine.