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Praia do Poço da Cruz
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Praia do Poço da Cruz
3070-703, Barra de Mira
A beach surrounded by dunes, home to small artisanal fishing boats. The expansive sands are frequented mainly by tourists. There's a small beach bar right at the entrance, serving a variety of light meals.
Praia de Mira
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Praia de Mira
3070-799, Praia de Mira
A beach located in a picturesque fishing village, with a vast stretch of sand surrounded by dunes and typical haystacks. It's mostly frequented by locals. The restaurants are simple but offer delicious local dishes. It boasts pleasant terraces, plenty of shops, and a lively nightlife.
Praia do Areão
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Praia do Areão
3840, Gafanha da Boa Hora
A beach with a very long stretch of sand, with dunes and a steep slope to the sea. It's not a very busy area, so it's peaceful. There's a restaurant located at the beach entrance, which is quiet and pleasant.
Praia da Vagueira
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Praia da Vagueira
3840, Praia da Vagueira
A busy beach surrounded by granite jetties and massive dunes. On the northern stretch of sand are the huts where fishermen store their fishing gear from Xávega, a true attraction on Vagueira Beach. Near this beach, you'll also find a water park, several traditional restaurants, and charming terraces.
Praia Fluvial do Portovárzea
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3670, Campia
This river beach is surrounded by large trees, providing ample shade. It also has wooden tables and benches and a playground.
Praia Fluvial da Ronqueira
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Lugar de Ronqueira
3420, Ronqueira
This river beach, located on one bank of the Alva River, has no sand, but crossing the pier leads to better shore conditions. It has a café, a terrace, and several shaded areas.
Praia Formosa
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Praia Formosa
9580-030, Vila do Porto
A beach with fine, clear sand and a vast expanse of sand divided in half by a pier. This location hosts the famous Festa da Maré in August every year. It is classified as a Nature Reserve.
Praia de São Lourenço
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9580-114, Vila do Porto
A seaside resort with a beach and natural pools, located at the bottom of a beautiful hillside. It boasts a vast stretch of sand indented by low rocks that jut out into the sea. It is classified as a Nature Reserve.
Praia da Mareta
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
A beach with extensive sand and clear waters, sheltered by Cabo de Sagres. It's a popular destination for families vacationing in this region of the Algarve, boasting stunning sea views. Behind the beach is the center of Sagres Town, which is well worth a visit.
Praia do Burgau
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Burgau
8650, Burgau
Burgau is the end of the municipality of Vila do Bispo. This beach is home to a small fishing port that, along with the surrounding scenery, paints a picturesque spot, despite the already growing hotel infrastructure. The sand is long but narrow, composed of a pebble area used by children to build in the sand. The cliffs bordering the sand open up this beach. The sea is very calm, ideal for swimming.