Barra

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Barra is a seaside town near Aveiro in central Portugal, famous for its long sandy beach and the Aveiro Lighthouse (Farol da Barra), the tallest lighthouse in Portugal. The town is a popular destination for beach holidays, water sports, and walks along the Atlantic coast. Its proximity to the Aveiro Lagoon also offers diverse opportunities for nature and photography.

Kitesurfing on the waves of Barra

The flat wide sandy coast of Barra is ideal for kitesurfing and in good weather conditions you can see the surfers fly over the waves.