Stony Beach, Sandy beach, Pebble beach
Porto is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and beautiful wide sandy beaches interspersed with photogenic cliffs run practically the entire length of the city's coastline. [btn "Book a hotel by the sea" https://www.booking.com/city/pt/porto.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-porto-carneiro] The closest to the centre is Praia do Carneiro, near the fortress of São João da Foz. But don't expect to be splashing around in the sea, as the water…
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Sandy beach, Aquarium, Statue
The most popular beach among the locals is in the Matosihnos district. This beach is by far the widest in Porto, without rocky cliffs and protected on one side by a harbour pier, which causes smaller waves. [btn "Book a hotel by the sea" https://www.booking.com/city/pt/porto.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-porto-matosinhos] Praia de Matosinhos is the liveliest beach in town, with several bars and restaurants, and in summer it acts as a major…
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