Rio Alto Beach
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Rio Alto Beach (Praia do Rio Alto in Portuguese, lit. "High River Beach"; sometimes known as Estela Beach) is a beach located in the outskirts of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal.
The beach is located in the civil parish of Estela, the farming area of Póvoa de Vazim. It is regarded as the central focal point of naturism in northern Portugal despite not having official status; although a group attempted for the official status.
Strong northern winds, Atlantic cold water and lack of nearby services make it a suitable place for Portuguese local naturists in a region where the practice of naturism is still underdeveloped. The beach has a car parking space in Rua Campo de Futebol street.
External links
- Naturism in Portugal - Rio Alto in English
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- Diana Bar Beach Library
- Ethnography and History Museum
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- Cividade de Terroso
- Rates Ecomuseum
- Casino da Póvoa
- Garrett Theatre
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- Póvoa de Varzim Music Hall
- A Filantrópica
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- all churches
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- Rua Santos Minho
- Póvoa de Varzim beaches
- Enseada da Póvoa
- Redonda
- Salgueira
- Verde
- Beijinhos
- Lagoa
- Fragosa & Forcada rock
- Esteiro
- Coim
- Quião
- Cape Santo André
- Santo André
- Aguçadoura
- Codicheira
- Rio Alto
- City Park & Lagoa da Pedreira
- São Félix Hill & Cividade Hill
- Varzim S.C.
- Desportivo da Póvoa
- Clube Naval Povoense
- Clube da Praia
- Varzim Stadium
- Municipal Stadium
- Póvoa Pavillion
- Marina da Póvoa
- Siglas poveiras
- Poveiro boat
- Ala-Arriba! (film)
- Póvoa Hymn
- Casa dos Poveiros
- Folk costumes (Branqueta & Tricana)
- Póvoa de Varzim Holiday
- Anjo Festival
- Masseira
- Pescada à poveira
- Arroz de marico
- Feijoada poveira
- Francesinha poveira (fast food)
- Rabanada poveira
41°26′42″N 8°46′46″W / 41.445059°N 8.779385°W / 41.445059; -8.779385