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Praia da Ursa, Sintra, Portugal Praia da Ursa Sintra, Portugal Remove
In October21°C10 rainy days · sea 19°
Flying time11h 30mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA half day from Sintra
Best forPhotographers · Adventure seekers · Walkers & hikers
The feel of itRaw, windblown, gloriously empty
Where people staySintraor Azenhas do Mar and Colares
Getting aroundA car is close to essential
Money and languageEURPortuguese
AccommodationModerate

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