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Portugal is known for its spectacular beaches, and although many of them are found in the Algarve, Costa Nova is a picturesque seaside destination less than an hour away from Porto. The beautiful sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing on a sunny day, but it's best known for the colorful striped houses that line the shore, which were originally built by fishermen who needed to store their equipment. The area still has a strong fishing presence, but these days, it's also a popular vacation spot, and there's a convenient wooden boardwalk that runs along the sand. Costa Nova
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aveiro
Barcelos
Braga
Coimbra
Costa Nova
Douro Valley
Espinho
Esposende
Fatima
Figueira da Foz
Guimaraes
Lamego
Matosinhos Beach
Miramar Beach
Paiva Walkways
Peneda-Geres National Park
Ponte de Lima
Povoa de Varzim
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Serralves Park
Viana do Castelo
Vigo
Vila Do Conde
Vila Real
Vinho Verde Province
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