Praia da Marinha

Praia da Marinha

Praia da Marinha (in English: Beach of the Navy) is located on the Atlantic coast in the civil parish/freguesia of Carvoeiro in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa (Algarve) in Portugal.

Map corodinates: coord|37|05|25|N|8|24|38|W

It is one of the most beautiful and emblematic beaches of Portugal. in 1998 it was awarded the distinguished "Golden Beach" award by the Portuguese Ministry of the Environment because of its outstanding natural qualities. As well, pictures of the beach have often been used in promotional material and "Guides to Portugal" distributed around the world [ [http://us.dk.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780789494238,00.html Guide of Portugal] , "DK Eyewitness Travel Guides", Dorling Kindersley, 2003; ISBN 9780789494238.] .

This beach is not only famous for its cliffs but also for the pristine quality of the water. Praia da Marinha has often been used by advertising agencies and by television producers in advertising campaigns.

References

External links

* [http://www.visitalgarve.pt/visitalgarve/vEN/GuiaServicos/Detail/?equipamento_id=1619 Praia da Marinha | Official Algarve Tourist Information Website]


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