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Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
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Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
2970, Cabo Espichel
It gets its name from a rock in the surroundings that looks like a horse. One gets there by boat but it is a bit uncomfortable.
Praia das Bicas
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Praia das Bicas
2970, Arneiros das Bicas
There is a camping by the beach.It has a good quality restaurant that serves typical dishes.
Praia de Sesimbra / Praia do Ouro
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Praia de Sesimbra
2970, Sesimbra
A rather touristy beach, lively and with beautiful landscapes.One can rent bananas, boats, slides and barracudas.One can also visit the fortress of Saint Tiago.It has a few varied restaurants.
Praia do Meco/ Praia do Moinho de Baixo
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Aldeia do Meco
2970, Meco - Moinho de Baixo
A famous beach, quite attended by tourists and by the youngsters, quite lively.It is surrounded by dunes and there is an exclusive area for the fishermen.The sand has excellent areas for paragliding.It was the first "official" nudism beach in Portugal.Because it has strong winds and toubled waters it is sought after by bathers and those who enjoy sports fishing, sailing and windsurf.
Praia Fluvial de Valada / Fluvina de Valada
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Rua 1 de Maio
2070-516, Valada
É um dos pontos de visita obrigatória na freguesia ribeirinha de Valada. A Fluvina acolhe embarcações de recreio de pequena e média dimensão e é um espaço de lazer aprazível, de onde é possível contemplar uma bela panorâmica sobre o rio Tejo e os campos da lezíria. É também bastante procurada pelos adeptos de desportos náuticos e, mesmo ao lado, encontra-se uma praia fluvial, muito apreciada nos meses mais quentes. Há também um parque de merendas nas proximidades.
Praia da Lota
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Praia da Lota
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
Located in a fishermen's neighbourhood, it has a small pier where fish was once sold, as the name itself indicates. It is a currently a touristy beach, with a wide sandy area and fine quality water.
Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
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Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
A stretch of sand, located at th tend of the Ria Formosa, accessible on foot or by boat, from the Manta Rota beach. Almost untouched, it has naturism. Cacela is known for it fortress, built in 1770 by Dom Rodrigo de Noronha. From its battlements, at th top of the hill, one has magnificent views of the green waters and the log dunes area of the Fábrica Beach. There are two restaurants that serve oysters, shrimps and clams.
Porto de Recreio do Guadiana
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Avenida da República - Doca Pesca, Apartado 40
8901-909, Vila Real de Santo António
A famed marina, located on the Guadiana river, by a luxury area in Vila Real de Santo António. It can welcome up to 378 boats, it has fueling and a workshop where sails and engines may be repaired. To have a place in the summer one must make one's reservations very early.
Praia de Manta Rota
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Rua da Praia da Manta Rota
8900-065, Vila Real de Santo António
Located in a picturesque fishing village, this beach has a wide stretch of sand, tranquil waters. Good infrastructures and many restaurants. There is a market, many shops, the Arts Centre and the Ria Formosa Natural Park that are all good for nice strolls. If you happen to go to Manta Rota in August, do visit the craftswork fair that takes place every year at that season.
Praia de Monte Gordo
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Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
A beach with a wide stretch of sand and good quality water, surrounded by tourism resorts. There is an area for radical sports and tennis courts. There are quality restaurants on the sand but the prices are really high. Nearby there is a casino and bar with lots of liveliness at night.