Sacard Beach
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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.
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 |
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 municipality 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. It has been one of Caphiria's pre-eminent resort towns since the early 20th century.
The southern coastline of Urlazio has been famed for its lakes, hot springs, and dunes that possessed "mystical properties" since antiquity and quickly became a health resort area for wealthy Patricians throughout the First Imperium. However, it wasn't until 1793, when Imperator Variaccus turned the area into his personal playground and vacation spot, that it became one of the first modern resort areas in the world. Sacard Beach, in particular, became popular amongst the Caphirian aristocracy and was frequented by artists and writers worldwide by the end of the 20th century. After the Second Great War, Sacard Beach became a popular tourist destination and convention site. Many celebrities and influential people, including musician Adriana Dutra, celebrity chef Antoine Lebâtard, Emperor Hachi of Metzetta, actor Maglius Balvitena, own property in Sacard Beach.
Sacard Beach is a major yachting and cruising area with several marinas along its coast, and features 18 golf courses, 14 resorts, over 3,000 restaurants, and several major events are hosted every year.