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Praia de Carcavelos

City surf beach · Oeiras (Lisbon coast)

Praia de Carcavelos, Portugal — beach
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The capital’s beach: 1.5 kilometres of sand fifteen minutes from Lisbon by train, with surf schools, beach volleyball, and a fort-fronting promenade. Weekends belong to the city; mornings are for the water.

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