The train of storms that ravaged the country destroyed beaches and access points, causing 20 metres of sand to disappear from the Portuguese coast. The Portuguese Environment Agency has identified 147 locations requiring intervention, with an investment of 27 million euros planned for urgent works by the end of this year.
"The sea advanced inland": Portuguese coast lost 20 metres of beach due to last month's storms
Saturday, 14 March 2026RSS
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