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Praia da Rocha
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Praia da Rocha
8500, Portimão
This beach is very well known and popular with national and foreign tourists, with approximately three kilometers of fine and clear sand. The waterfront has a lot of nightlife, many restaurants, bars and a casino.
Marina de Portimão
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Marina de Portimão
8500-345, Portimão
This Marina was built in the inlet of the Arade River and has the capacity to house 620 large vessels. It has a nice shopping and leisure area and the Passeio Ribeirinho, on the south front, which is a great option for strolling. In this place you can practice several activities, such as diving, boat trips, sailing, Dolphin Seafaris (maritime fauna observation), among others.
Praia da Consolação - Norte
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Praia da Consolação
2525, Consolação
A wide stretch of sand, with good surfing waves and clean water. There are several typical restaurants with many fish and shellfish dishes.
Praia dos Supertubos
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Praia dos Supertubos
2525, Peniche
A very lovely beach at the south entrance of Peniche, surrounded by dunes. The space is attended by surfers and by those who enjoy recreational fishing. It has a beach club with noght animation and an excellent terrace.
Marina da Ribeira
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Largo da Ribeira Velha
2520, Peniche
A small port, located by the fishing docks and the pier from where the boats to the Berlengas islands depart. It has paid parking, a few shops and fine restaurants with typical dishes.
Praia do Baleal Norte / Lagido
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Praia do Baleal - Lagido
2520, Baleal
A bay attended by tourists, families and youngsters. The Baleal is a treasure for those who enjoy diving and radical sports. It has a small island, people by fishermen and rather touristy. There are many quality estaurants that serve typical dishes. The nightly animation is guaranteed.
Marina de Angra do Heroísmo
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Porto das Pipas
9700-154, Angra do Heroísmo
Opened in 2004, with space for about 300 vessels and various support infrastructures. Monte Brasil and its lighthouse are the reference points for vessels.
Baía de Salga
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EM509
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Bathing area located on the south coast of the island. The area is known for the famous Battle of Salga, which was fought here between a Castilian landing force and the troops that, in the name of Dom António I, defended the island. Currently, it is a leisure area with a campsite, a small harbor and a natural swimming pool.
Zona Balnear da Prainha
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Baía de Angra
9700-178, Angra do Heroísmo
Located next to the marina of Angra do Heroísmo, this beach is the only existing sand beach in town and therefore quite crowded. Has support structures and is ideal for lovers of windsurfing.
Praia de Canide Sul
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Avenida da Beira-Mar, 3297
4400, Vila Nova de Gaia
Also known as Canide South, this outlying beach has a small pier. It offers a bar where you can taste light meals. The place is rather lively.