Never Swim Alone
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Portugal has a number of gorgeous beaches and a thriving surf community, precisely because of its location on the map since it sits on the Atlantic Ocean. But that also means that depending on the tide and weather, the water can be cold, choppy and have incredibly strong currents. Never swim alone, even if you consider yourself a strong swimmer. As the saying goes, better to be safe than sorry.