Praia do Martinhal, Beach in Vila do Bispo, Portugal.
Praia do Martinhal is a beach with about 650 meters of white sand in Baleeira Bay, with limestone islets visible from the shore. Dunes line the coastal edge and back the sandy area.
The eastern headland near the beach holds archaeological remains of a Roman pottery workshop where amphoras were made. This site shows how the coast was settled and used for production in ancient times.
Two waterfront restaurants here serve fresh fish from the nearby Sagres harbor, keeping alive the local fishing traditions that have shaped this community.
Lifeguards watch over the beach from June through September, and parking and restrooms are available. Sunbed and water sports equipment rentals are offered if you want to stay longer or try activities.
The bay shelters this beach from the open Atlantic, making the water much calmer than at exposed shores nearby. Yet steady winds here attract windsurfers who come to make the most of the breezy conditions.
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