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Cacela Velha

Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

Views

A tiny whitewashed village with a fort and church on a bluff above the Ria Formosa lagoon. Park at the edge of the village; at low tide you can wade out to the sandbar beach.

Nearest town
Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
37.1573, -7.5463

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo O CaliçoCampsite
    3 km from Cacela Velha
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  • Camping Ria Formosa - Cabanas de TaviraCampsite
    5 km from Cacela Velha
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  • CP Algarve Motorhome Park TaviraMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Cacela Velha · 120 pitches
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  • Parque de Campismo da Ilha de TaviraCampsite
    8 km from Cacela Velha
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  • Parque de Campismo de Monte GordoCampsite
    10 km from Cacela Velha
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  • Parque de Autocaravanas da MuralhaMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Cacela Velha · 50 pitches
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