Sacard Beach
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Sacard Beach | |
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| Country |  Caphiria |
| Province |  Ovalutia |
| City |  Castra Vetera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,500 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Postal code | S1-S11 |
Sacard Beach, also known simply as Sacard, is a beach and affluent municipality in Castra Vetera, in the Ovalutia Province of Caphiria. The beach itself extends for 8 kilometers (5 mi) while the overall area of the municipality covers 85 km2, with an estimated population of 21,500 inhabitants.
The beach, one of the most famous in Caphiria, was created by a landslide in 1922; it is renowned for its high pinnacle 143 meters above the cove. Another feature of the beach is the natural arch that opens on the right side of the bay. The beach is composed of small white pebbles and is known for its white sand. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the local government has begun collecting an entrance fee of $15 and restricts up to 1,000 people during the peak season. The entrance fee enables the city to "protect and clean" the beach. The coast (approximately 100 meters) is completely closed to traffic of motorboats to preserve the beach from pollution and the assault of tourists.
The district of Sacard has been called a city-within-a-city as it features its distinctive gastronomy, exclusive clothing boutiques, beauty salons, extensive water park rides, casinos, and year-round nightlife. As a vacation area, Sacard receives a large influx of tourists during the summer months; the primary tourist areas are clustered around the main beach, which is referred to locally as "downtown." During the summer, house and techno houses (cortiocă) open throughout the day, and beach activities such as beauty contests, surfing, rugby, and beach volleyball take place. The lower part of the hill overlooking the beach is covered with residential buildings that sprawl up the hillside. These apartments are owned mainly by outsiders and remain empty during the September–March off-season.