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Southern Europe, Faro

Algarve

Benagil cave coves

Tidal foreshore Documented siteGray area

What you could find

Reported finds from this shoreline.

Sea potterySea pottery

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain).

Why this spot

1850-1950

A Beachcombing Magazine contributor's best Portuguese piece came from a Benagil cave floor.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Boat traffic, swell in caves

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

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