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Praia de Marinhas-Cepães
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Praia de Cepães
4740, Esposende
Beach located in the Protected Landscape area of the Esposende Coast. Calm place, where the blue of the sea stands out in contrast to the mountains that surround the beach. It has a first aid station and a library.
Praia Fluvial da Albufeira de Odivelas
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Praia Fluvial da Albufeira de Odivelas
7900, Odivelas
Beach with a length of 60 meters. In recent years, the area has been closed to swimming due to the low level of the reservoir, which could jeopardize the water quality.
Praia Fluvial das Fragas de São Simão
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Casal de São Simão
3260-030, Aguda
River beach that belongs to Casal de São Simão, surrounded by many rocks that allow the practice of extreme sports, namely abseiling, sliding and climbing.
Praia Fluvial de Ana de Aviz
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Rua Principal
3260-302, Aldeia de Ana de Aviz
River beach with lots of vegetation. It has changing rooms, a support bar, surveillance and car and bicycle parking.
Praia de Porto Pim
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Praia de Porto Pim
9900-020, Horta
Hidden from the city of Horta by Monte Queimado, Porto Pim Beach has soft, black sand, very typical of these volcanic islands. The bay of Porto Pim is, without a doubt, a place of rare beauty. Monte da Guia and the aforementioned Monte Queimado constitute natural barriers to the entry of sea water, making these waters calm and deep blue. Its green spaces and fortification, make that bathers consider it the best beach on the island.
Praia do Almoxarife
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Avenida Unânime Praiense
9900-451, Horta
Maritime beach, located a few kilometers from the city of Horta, which surprises by the expansive sands of dark sand, in a Bay stretching from the port from the beach up to the tip of the Espalamanca, to the South. The island of Pico, with its mountain, presents itself in front, thus completing a framework of singular beauty. During the summer months, filled with locals and tourists. Even in the remaining months, and since the weather is inviting, is a desirable location for walks on the beachfront. It is, without doubt, a safe bet for those who want to relax …
Piscinas Naturais de Varadouro
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Rua do Amorim
9900, Horta
A vacation area par excellence, these pools are formed by the cutting of basalt rocks of a volcanic nature. This results in configurations of rare beauty and charm, of contrast between the dark rock and the blue of the sea. Those who wish can also come into direct contact with the sea, without using the pool transformed by human hands. Of particular note are the great views of the south side of the island, namely, Morro de Castelo Branco.
Marina da Horta
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Cais de Santa Cruz
9900-017, Horta
A reference point on the "island itinerary", Marina da Horta is the most important in the Azores and the fourth most visited marina in the world. Protected to the south by Monte de Guia and to the north by Ponta da Espalamanca, it is in a privileged location against the winds and is an almost obligatory passage for vessels traveling from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, in the middle of the North Atlantic. A highlight is the colorful paintings that visitors leave on the marina's wall, which turn it into a huge open-air painting gallery. The friendly welcome to these …
Praia Fluvial do Rosário
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Largo das Forças Armadas
2860, Moita
River beach where the shells of the famous Tagus oysters predominate. In the summer, there are frequent bull runs on the fine sand.
Praia Fluvial de Vau
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Rua da Caniveta
3450, Mortágua
Wooded site located on the edge of the Ribeira de Mortágua watercourse, next to the Vale de Açores Bridge. It consists of some small pools and a space with tables and benches, as well as a bar and sand court.