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Escultura da Praia das Palmeiras
- heritage
Alameda
9100, Santa Cruz
Statue located at Palmeiras beach, representing two human figures, one of a woman looking at the sea and the other of a man, sitting and turning his back to the sea.
Forte da Praia da Consolação
- heritage
Largo Nossa Senhora da Consolação
2525, Consolação
Located next to Consolação beach, it was built in the mid-17th century to reinforce the defenses of Peniche Bay. It features four triangular bastions and five platforms housing the fire hydrants, with access to the interior via a bridge. Over the years, and especially after the 1755 earthquake, it underwent renovations but has always maintained its original Mannerist structure.
Igreja de Praia da Vieira
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Rua da Boavista
2430-688, Vieira de Leiria
This church was built in wood in 1973, on the site of a small chapel built in masonry, the date of which is unknown, which was demolished to create the current, much larger and more modern church.
Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia
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Rua da República - EN8
2670, Loures
19TH-century building where they worked, between 1887 and 1893, the first town of Loures. Currently, the original Palace adossa a contemporary building. After suffering restoration and expansion, houses the Municipal Assembly.
Dunas da Praia da Tocha
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Dunas da Praia da Tocha
3060, Praia da Tocha
Wide dunes that play an important role in the defense of the population that is hence protected from floods and from the advancement of the sand. For that reason, a wooden passage has bem created on the dunes.
Praia Angeiras Norte
- beach
Praia Angeiras Norte
4455, Matosinhos
Sandy a bit narrow, but long which descends toward the sea. In the middle there are Rocky sets which extend down to the sea. As in these areas, the sand is coarse until the entry of the water; from there, gravel predominates. Algae and seagrass are frequent, such as his salting.
Praia Angeiras Sul
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Praia Angeiras Sul
4455, Matosinhos
Very busy beach, in part, for the excellent fresh fish market which is just a few meters from the beach. The sand is a little bumpy, descends toward the sea, in some areas is Rocky and, in August, the Norther characteristic of these beaches can be troublesome. There are some restaurants hidden between the main street and the beach with proposals coming from the sea gives in this region, always fresh and outstanding quality.
Praia Azul - Silveira
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Praia Azul
2560, Silveira
A very lovely beach surrounded by cliffs, attended by youngsters, fit for radical sports. It has quality restaurants with high prices.
Praia Baixa d'Areia
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Estrada de Portugal das Comunidades
9560, Areia da Baixo
Beach with clear waters and thin sand area, cut by high cliffs.
Praia Cabeço da Ponta
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Praia Cabeço da Ponta
9400, Porto Santo
This beach is attended mostly by tourists that lodge in any of the multiple hotels in the area.The natural beauty of the place is one of its strong points as well as the therapeutic properties of the sand.