Marinha Beach, Lagoa, Portugal, one of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal, being famous for its beautiful cliffs and high quality of the water. 

It was awarded the distinguished Golden Beach award because of its outstanding natural qualities.

Narrow, compressed, two-edged, cartilaginous, scarlet fronds, main axes dark brownish-red. 

Branching abundant, terminal branches acute, fringed with short marginal proliferations.