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Marina de Albufeira
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Várzea da Orada - Apartado 2422
8201-918, Albufeira
It is a tourism and leisure area, with 475 berths, two luxury hotel units, 900 apartments for housing and tourism spread, 133 single-family houses, offices, shops, supermarket, restaurants, bars and culture area in a total area of 33,000 square meters. It also has a Nautical Club, Family Entertainment Center and underground parking for 1100 vehicles. Take a walk in this beautiful area.
Praia Fluvial de Segões
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Praia Fluvial de Segões
3620, Segões
The waters of this beach, belonging to the Paiva River, have a slightly dark color, the result of the presence of mineral salts and are, therefore, highly sought after for skin diseases. It is the ideal place for sunbathing, a walk or a picnic.
Praia Fluvial de Vilar
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Praia Fluvial de Vilar
3620-521, Vilar
This site separates the parishes of Vilar (Moimenta da Beira) and Fonte Arcada (Sernancelhe), and allows fishing, particularly trout. The dam was created to normalize the flows of the Douro, and was recently used to capture water for public supply. It's also a great place to take a swim or have a picnic.
Zona Balnear da Fajã Grande
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Rua do Porto
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
This is one of the most popular spaces on the island during the bathing season. With some grassy banks, benches and tables for picnics, a friendly restaurant with a terrace, among other facilities, it becomes one of the region's highlights.
Praia da Calheta
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Rua Padre José Francisco Soares
9960, Lajes das Flores
Small sandy beach with black sand and dark pebbles, a calm corner where to do to the beach away from the masses.
Praia Fluvial de Ruivães e Moreira do rei
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Praia Fluvial de Ruivães e Moreira do rei
4820, Moreira do Rei
The Ruivães e Moreira do Rei River Beach is a bucolic space, surrounded by nature and rusticity. It has tables and benches for picnics.
Praia Fluvial do Pêgo Escuro
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Praia Fluvial do Pêgo Escuro
3330-317, Góis
Beach located next to an old watermill, where, at night, you can see some otters. Around there is a leisure area and a bar.
Praia Fluvial da Peneda
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Praia Fluvial da Peneda
3330, Góis
River beach with a grassy surrounding area, sand island and, nearby, monuments such as the Joanina de Góis bridge and the rest of the historic center.
Praia Fluvial da Ponte de Colmeal
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Praia Fluvial da Ponte
3330, Colmeal
River beach with a large green area around, very pleasant. Access is via stairs. It tends to be quite busy in the summer. The waters are clear and flowing, and the bathing area is relatively safe, as the watercourse is narrow.
Praia Baixa d'Areia
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Estrada de Portugal das Comunidades
9560, Areia da Baixo
Beach with clear waters and thin sand area, cut by high cliffs.