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Beach in Figueira da Foz
Praia da Figueira da Foz - Relógio
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Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, São Julião da Figueira da Foz
Beach very busy with a lot of young people and tourists. Nearby is the Santa Catarina fort dating from the 16th century and completed in the 17th century. Its lighthouse remained in operation as an aid to navigation and the entry of vessels to shore. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina. Media sports events are held here, namely those related to beach football. Daytime and nighttime entertainment, gymnastics, tennis and extreme entertainment can also be found. There are a lot of good restaurants.
Praia da Leirosa
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Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, Leirosa
Beach inserted in a picturesque fishing village, much sought after by surfers. Typical restaurant with affordable prices. Praia da Leirosa has an immense expanse of sand and good waves for surfing or other water sports.
Porto de Recreio da Figueira da Foz
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Porto de Recreio da Figueira da Foz
3080, Figueira da Foz
It has floating fingers and can welcome up to 200 boats from 6 to 15 metres, and a 120 m long dock, for service and recreational boats. It has a sailing school and small bars and restaurants.
Praia de Quiaios
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Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, Praia de Quiaios
Spectacular tourist center located in an old fishing village. Beach with tourist and local affluence, with conditions for the practice of various sports. Typical restaurant, with delicious regional dishes.
Praia de Buarcos
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Praia de Buarcos
3080, Buarcos
Tourist beach with lots of animation. It is located to the north of Figueira da Foz and has an extensive beach and waves called "direitaças", perfect for surf and windsurf lovers. A lot of beach bars and restaurants.
Praia do Cabo Mondego
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Praia do Cabo Mondego
3080, Cabo Mondego
A very rocky beach where one may fish for bream, snook and mullet. Private access by Cimpor.
Praia do Vale do Emide
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Praia do Vale do Emide
3080, Figueira da Foz
A rather touristy city beach, with a small stretch of sand, surrounded by a wall. There is a relatively good restaurant with many fine terraces and high prices.
Praia da Cova - Gala
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Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, Cova
A pleasant, lovely beach, divided by several boardwalks, located in a fishing village. There are simple, typical restaurant, with good menus.
Praia da Costa de Lavos
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Praia da Costa de Lavos
3090, Costa de Lavos
A very wide beach surrounded by dunes and by the Mata do Urso (Bear Woods) Pine Woods, with its entrance in a fishing village. Typical restaurants with good prices.
Praia do Cabedelinho
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Praia do Cabedelinho
3090, Gala - Cabedelo
A beach that is quite attended by surfers. It has nice waves. There are fine terraces and relatively good restaurants.