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Avencas Beach
Praia das Avencas, Avenida Marginal, Parede, Cascais - Portugal

Avencas Beach is northwest of, and adjacent to, Parede beach and is surrounded by cliffs. As a result of its marine fauna and flora, it is due to be declared a site of special biophysical interest. The beach is reached...
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Attractions near Avencas Beach
A selection of attractions close to Avencas Beach:
Avencas Beach  (< 1 Mile)
Avencas Beach is northwest of, and adjacent to, Parede beach and is surrounded by cliffs. As a result of its marine fauna and flora, it...
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Parede Beach  (< 1 Mile)
Parede Beach can be accessed either from the Avenida coast road or via the tunnel from town. The beach has always been popular for its...
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São Pedro Beach  (< 1 Mile)
This large sandy beach is one of the favourite summer attractions on the Estoril coast having good access and infrastructure and being sheltered by attractive...
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Carcavelos Beach  (2.1 Miles)
The largest expanse of sand along the Estoril coast and only 23 km west of Lisbon, Carcavelos Beach is very popular. The conditions are excellent...
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Azarujinha Beach  (2.7 Miles)
The tiny but beautiful Azarujinha Beach is located to the east of Poça beach on the Avenida Marques Leal. It is in a small cove...
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Poça Beach  (2.9 Miles)
Located east of Tamariz beach in São João do Estoril and close to the Velho Fort, the long narrow stretch of sand between two cliffs...
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Marquis de Pombal Palace  (3 Miles)
The 18th century manor house was created by the Hungarian architect Carlos Mardel and built for Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the first Count...
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Oeiras-General  (3.1 Miles)
Located about 10 km west of Lisbon, the town of Oeiras has always been popular as a summer residence for the wealthy. Apart from the...
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São Julião da Barra Fort  (3.1 Miles)
The 16th century São Julião da Barra Fort was part of the maritime defence line built along the Lisbon coast to protect the entrance to...
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Santo Amaro Beach  (3.1 Miles)
With easy access by car or train, Santo Amaro Beach is very popular in summer; it is located in front of the Oeiras Gardens and...
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Torre Beach  (3.2 Miles)
The smallest beach in Oeiras and located between the São Julião da Barra Fort and the Ocean swimming pool, Torre Beach has calm waters and...
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Tamariz Beach  (3.4 Miles)
Once known as Elegant beach and favoured by high society, Tamariz is still one of the busiest beaches. It is close to the railway station...
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Oeiras Marina  (3.4 Miles)
The Oeiras Marina or, Porto de Recreio de Oeiras, to give it its proper name, is a purpose made yacht harbour opened in 2006. It...
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St Anthony’s Church  (3.6 Miles)
The Igreja Santo António do Estoril is the town’s mother church and was built in the early 16th century on the site of an earlier...
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Estoril Casino  (3.6 Miles)
Claimed to be the largest in Europe, the Estoril Casino is set in magnificent gardens and offers a great deal more than just its gaming...
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Cascais Marina  (3.7 Miles)
The Cascais Marina opened in 1999 and is an attraction for both residents and tourists; it is across the road from the Castro Guimarães Museum....
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Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum  (3.8 Miles)
In a project completed in July 2007 under Aires Mateus Architects, the Santa Marta lighthouse, which was inaugurated 1868, has been converted into an avant-garde...
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Moitas Beach  (3.9 Miles)
Moitas Beach is close to the beautiful hill town of Monte Estoril. Small and bordered by the coastal promenade, it is near the Monte Estoril...
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Conde de Castro Guimarães Museum  (3.9 Miles)
The building and park which now constitute the Conde de Castro Guimarães Museum were donated to the people of Cascais by the Count Manuel de...
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Cascais Citadel  (3.9 Miles)
The Citadel, also known as the Fort of Cascais, was built in the 16th century by King Philip I to defend Cascais Bay. It enlarged...
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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)
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