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Cristo Rei Beach is composed of clean white sand and is about 0.87 km (0.54 mi) long. It is located at the north eastern end of the
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Due to the beach's sheltered position inside the bay, it has only gentle waves. Immediately to the north of the beach are
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On the other, eastern, side of Cape
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