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Introducing Algodoal
The small fishing village of Algodoal on Ilha de Maiandeua, 180km northeast of Belém, attracts younger Belenenses and a few foreign travelers. It’s an attractive natural retreat with hard, windswept beaches and a sometimes turbulent sea.
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The island’s name comes from an Indian word meaning ‘uncountable riches beneath the sea.’ Legend has it that an enchanted city is submerged off the island’s northern tip; it emerges occasionally and is visible from Praia da Princesa, which was named for the city’s royal daughter.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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