Review:

Miramar is a quaint seaside village in Portugal's Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, located near the cities of Arcozelo and Gulpilhares. The charming upscale residential area is best known for its beach of the same name, which serves as an alternative to more heavily-touristed beaches in the region, offering excellent calm swimming conditions throughout the summer months and large waves for surfing in the wintertime. Large beach houses and mansions dot the beach's shoreline, home to European arts and intellectual luminaries such as David Wyn Lloyd and Marina Pikoul. Visitors to Miramar can explore the Senhor da Pedra chapel, featured in Richard Tomes' film San Simon, enjoy tennis at the Sport Clube Alberto de Sousa, or hit the links at the nine-hole Clube de Golf de Miramar golf course. Charming cafes line the coastline, including the newly-opened Areal.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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