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Praia do Inatel
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Praia do Inatel
8200, Albufeira
Ending by a cliff, it has an acceding tunnel by Inatel. According to the Instituto da Água (Water Institute), in the year of 2001 the water had bad quality. It has a pleasant terrace and restaurants nearby.
Praia do Peneco / Túnel
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Praia do Peneco / Praia do Túnel
8200, Albufeira
The beach is located in the centre of Albufeira and owes its name to a huge rock on the sand. The views from the cliff are spectacular. In the vicinity there are very many restaurants.
Praia da Coelha
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Praia da Coelha
8200, Albufeira
After parking the car, there is still a 500 metres walk before one sees the small beach with cliffs that form quite a lovely bay. It has a backup bar with beach views.
Praia de Salgados
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Praia de Salgados
8200, Albufeira
Located by a luxury hotel, this beach has fine sand and good quality water. In the summer there are gymnastics lessons on the sand. There is only one restaurant here, with typical dishes and high prices.
Praia da Vila Vita
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Praia da Vila Vita
8400, Lagoa
A small beach that is mostly attended by members of the hotel with the same name. The existing cafe and restaurant are in that very same hotel.
Praia da Cova Redonda
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Praia da Cova Redonda
8400, Lagoa
A beach in between quite beautiful calcoreous cliffs, located by the Alporchinhos road. To get to it one must descend 117 steps. There are restaurants in the vicinity or in the nearby hotel.
Praia Nova
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Praia Nova
8400, Lagoa
A small stretch of sand by the cliff, with a small tunnel that leads to the beach of Our Lady of Rocha.
Praia do Barraquinho
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Praia do Barraquinho
8400, Lagoa
A beach in between cliffs, quite peaceful, with calm waters, attended by naturists.
Praia de Albandeira
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Praia de Albandeira
8400, Lagoa
A beach in between cliffs, quit peaceful, with two small sandy areas separated by a lovely eroded cliff. Its crystal clear waters are ideal for divers and for those who enjoy recreational fishing. A curious entrance, sea carved on the cliff, is protected from the sun rays. There is a small bar.
Praia do Carvalho
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Praia do Carvalho
8400, Lagoa
To get to this beach one must follow the direction of Alfanzina. It is an isolated beach in between cliffs, protected from the wind, with a small tunnel in one of the hillsides from where one may see the caves.