Dunas Douradas Beach Club

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Maria’s Beach This beach is literally on Dunas Dourada’s door step. If you are staying in Dunas Douradas Beach Club then it is no more than a 10 minute walk. Very convenient. You can rent sun loungers and umbrella’s if you need them, and there is a beach bar which is called “Maria’s” which is excellent for snack’s and refreshments. If you are staying in the surrounding areas of Dunas Douradas then there is a free car park that is literally a 2 minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean. It doesn’t get too crowded, although July and August are certainly the most popular and busy months of the season. Here is a map for the exact location: View Maria’s Beach Dunas Douradas in a larger map