Caramujeira is one of the most luxurious
hamlets
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of
Portugal
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, located in the civil parish of
Lagoa and Carvoeiro, on the outskirts of the city of
Lagoa, in the
Algarve
The Algarve (, , ; from ) is the southernmost NUTS II region of continental Portugal. It has an area of with 467,495 permanent inhabitants and incorporates 16 municipalities ( ''concelhos'' or ''municípios'' in Portuguese).
The region has it ...
region. It became well known for including the famous
Marinha Beach, considered by the
Michelin Guide
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as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in
Europe
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and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world. In 2018, CNN rated the Marinha Beach as one of the "best" beaches in the world. It is also known for its
wine
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production.
Near the hamlet are the touristic villages of
Benagil
Benagil is a small Portuguese village on the Atlantic coast in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, in Portugal.
Up to the late 20th century, the village's economy was based on ocean fishing. Now it is a tourist area with a widely used beach: ''Pr ...
,
Carvoeiro and
Porches.
See also
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Carvoeiro
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Lagoa, Algarve
Lagoa () is a city and municipality in the district of Faro, in the Portuguese region of Algarve. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 22,975, in an area of 88.25 km². Its urban population, in the city of Lagoa proper, is 6,100 in ...
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Tourism in Portugal
Tourism in Portugal serves millions of international and domestic tourists. Tourists visit to see cities, historic landmarks, enjoy beaches, or religious sites. As of 2019, Portugal had 27 million visitors. The most popular destinations ...
References
External links
Beach of Caramujeira - Lagoa, Algarve
Lagoa, Algarve
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