Azenhas do Mar
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It is located just Script error: No such module "convert". away from Lisbon, near Cabo da Roca, Palácio da Pena (Pena Palace), and other attractions.[2]
The place is a Mediterranean-looking village with white houses tumbling down to the Atlantic. In the mid-20th century, wealthy families from Lisbon and Sintra decided that the location was perfect for summer homes, which can be seen outside the main cluster of houses that originally were a fishing community's homes.[1]
There are several popular beaches located near the Azenhas do Mar, namely Praia da Aguda, Praia do Magoito (mostly frequented by locals and surfers), and Praia das Maçãs.[1]
Near Praia das Maçãs there is a Prehistoric Monument, also known as the Tholos of Outeiro das Mós, consists of an artificial Neolithic cave and a Chalcolithic domed or beehive tomb.
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Beach sunset
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Azenhas do Mar by drone
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Praia das Maçãs
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