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Praia da Torreira
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Avenida António Augusto Valente Almeida
3870-101, Torreira
Very long beach, located in a large holiday center. Much of the beach is frequented by tourists, while the other side is home to artisanal fishing. Good quality restaurants, specializing in seafood. Bars located on the sand with a lively nightlife.

Parque Fluvial do Rio Teixeira
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Mesão Frio
5040, Mesão Frio
Baroque and Rococo church, dating from the 17th century. The interior is lavishly covered in baroque and rococo gilded carvings. It has a bell tower attached to the side. It features painting on the ceiling with relief engravings on wood.

Praia Fluvial da Rede
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Vila Marim
5040-481, Vila Marim
In addition to being located in the idyllic landscape of the Douro River and being bathed by its waters, this river beach has an area for placing boats in the water and a large leisure area with grass. It has good conditions for canoeing.

Praia Fluvial de Monforte
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Praia Fluvial de Monforte
7450, Monforte
River beach next to the old bridge over Ribeira Grande, with restaurant, toilets, children's playground and bar.

Portinho da Areia / Praia da Areia
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Caminho dos Moinhos
9980, Corvo
It is the only sand beach on Corvo Island, and its sand is formed by small grains of volcanic origin. It is an excellent place for bathing and diving.

Praia de Mindelo
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Rua da Gafa
4485-495, Mindelo
A lovely beach with a wide stretch of sand and some rocks. It has a first aid office. There are several nice enough restaurants with accessible prices.

Praia de Azurara
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Azurara
4480-234, Azurara
A familiar beach with a wide stretch of sand. Attended by surfers, it has a few bars.

Praia Fluvial de Mondim
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Praia Fluvial de Mondim
4880, Mondim de Basto
Pleasant place for bathing on the Tâmega River. It has a small dam and a green space around the river.

Complexo Balnear da Foz da Ribeira do Faial
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Foz da Ribeira de Faial
9230, Foz da Ribeira de Faial
Small pebble beach with several infrastructures: a playground with sand floor, a multi-sports pavilion, a solarium, a saltwater children's pool, a playground and a first aid station.

Praia de São Jorge
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Praia de São Jorge
9230-160, São Jorge
Small pebble beach where the sea is rough and therefore only suitable for surfers. However, there are three swimming pools and a restaurant.
