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Beach in Portugal
Praia da Califórnia
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Rua Heliodoro Salgado, 2-C
2970, Sesimbra
A beach with white sand and crystal-clear water, very popular during the bathing season. The scenic beauty and diverse range of facilities make this beach the ideal place for young and old alike.
Praia da Tramagueira
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Praia da Tramagueira
2970, Tramagueira
A very beautiful beach, but with difficult access, featuring a long stretch of sand and surrounded by a pine forest.
Porto de Recreio de Sesimbra
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Porto de Recreio de Sesimbra
2970, Sesimbra
Sesimbra Marina has 130 permanent moorings, navigational lights, water and power supply, and a fuel station. It's worth noting that the port is artificial, extending between the outer breakwater, located next to Forte do Cavalo, and the spur located in front of the Hotel do Mar.
Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
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Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
2970, Cabo Espichel
It gets its name from a nearby rock shaped like a horse. Access is by boat, but it is, nevertheless, a somewhat inhospitable place.
Praia das Bicas
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Praia das Bicas
2970, Arneiros das Bicas
Popular with surfers and bodyboarders, it is located next to Camping Campimeco. There are several restaurants serving typical dishes.
Praia de Sesimbra / Praia do Ouro
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Praia de Sesimbra
2970, Sesimbra
A very touristy, lively beach with beautiful scenery. You can also visit the São Tiago Fort. It has several different restaurants.
Praia do Meco/ Praia do Moinho de Baixo
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Aldeia do Meco
2970, Meco - Moinho de Baixo
A famous beach, very popular with tourists, surrounded by dunes, with an area exclusively for fishermen. The long stretch of sand has excellent cliffs for paragliding. This was the second "official" nudist beach in Portugal. Due to its rough waters and strong winds, it is sought after by bathers and enthusiasts of sport fishing, sailing and windsurfing.
Praia Fluvial de Valada / Fluvina de Valada
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Rua 1 de Maio
2070-516, Valada
It is one of the must-see spots in the riverside parish of Valada. Fluvina welcomes small and medium-sized recreational boats and is a pleasant leisure area, from where it is possible to contemplate a beautiful panoramic view over the Tagus River and the floodplain fields. It is also quite popular with fans of water sports and, right next to it, there is a river beach, much appreciated in the warmer months. There is also a picnic area nearby.
Praia da Lota
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Praia da Lota
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
Located in a fishing neighborhood, it has a small sheltered harbor where, as the name suggests, fish that arrived here were once sold. Today it is a tourist beach, with a large sandy area and good quality water. The sea is calm and inviting for swimming.
Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
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Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
A sandbar located at the end of the Ria Formosa estuary, accessible by boat or on foot (when the tide is low). Almost untouched, this secluded sandy area is a paradise. Cacela is known for its fortress built in 1770 by Dom Rodrigo de Noronha. From its battlements, atop the hill, there is a magnificent view over the green waters of the estuary and the long dune system of Praia da Fábrica. There are two restaurants where you can savor oysters, shrimp, and clams.