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Praia dos Três Castelos
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Praia dos Três Castelos
8500, Portimão
Beach located next to Praia da Rocha, also known as Praia do Branquinho. It is equally cosmopolitan and touristy, with flat sand and clear waters. At the top of the cliff there is a viewpoint offering beautiful views. In the area there are also several restaurants for all tastes and lots of nightlife.

Praia do Vau
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Praia do Vau
8500, Portimão
Long sandy beach, embedded in a cliff. Here the sea is calm, and the water is of good quality, being one of the most sought after places in the summer by both national and foreign tourists. In the vicinity there are many hotels and guesthouses, small typical restaurants and some luxury ones.

Praia dos Três Irmãos
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Praia dos Três Irmãos
8500, Portimão
Beach located side by side with Alvor Beach, similar to this one, with extensive sand beachand beautiful indentations in the rock. Highlight for several restaurants serving typical dishes of the region.

Praia do Alvor
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Praia do Alvor
8500, Portimão
Large beach, very touristy and well-equipped. The location of the beach stands out, since it is located next to one of the most important wetlands in the country, which is home to migratory birds. It has infrastructure for the practice of various modalities. It is part of the "Accessible Beaches" network.

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.

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.
