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Praia da Ponta Ruiva, Vila do Bispo — Algarve

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Praia da Ponta Ruiva

Photo: Câmara Municipal de Vila do Bispo (cm-viladobispo.pt)

It owes its name to the reddish rock formation that rises at its southern end, where a famous surf wave breaks. Despite this, it remains tranquil and almost untouched by human activity — and it's common to spot falcons hovering over the access path.

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