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cliffs surround the beach and cut the worst of the wind, which creates ideal conditions for scuba-diving and surfing, since the waves are not as high as neighboring beaches nor as strong. The beach rents out wetsuits, surfboards, and bodyboards and surfing lessons are available on-site. It is the
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who aimed to defend Sufism, of which a core principle is universal love. The fortress was likely abandoned around 1151 upon the assassination of Ibn Qasi. Use from other groups, perhaps as a defense against pirates, fluctuated throughout the years; it was damaged multiple times, including by the
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Arrifana Fisherman's Festival (Festa dos Pescadoree da Arrifana) takes place during the last Saturday in July, with the Arrifana Sunset Festival on the following day. This event features blessing of fishing boats for the coming harvest, live concerts, and fresh seafood.
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449:"A BEACH GOERS GUIDE TO PRAIA DA ARRIFANA"
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291:A panoramic view of Praia da Arrifano
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804:"5ª EDIÇÃO DO ARRIFANA SUNSET FEST"
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400:necropolis
371:Ibn Qasi's
316:Porto Covo
258:Ben Howard
221:Moray eels
146:region of
66:37°17′39″N
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846:"Aljezur"
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227:Festivals
170:Etymology
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69:8°51′50″E
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205:barnacle
186:, means
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148:Portugal
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367:Moorish
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312:Aljezur
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176:Algarve
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