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St. Lawrence Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 12th place out of 58 beaches in the Azores region 99.5 km away from its center, the city of Ponta Delgada. It is one of the beaches of Sao Lourenco settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
St. Lawrence Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
St. Lawrence Beach is located in Azores within Sao Lourenco, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the San Pedro island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 0.3 km
What to do in St. Lawrence Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the St. Lawrence Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
When it comes to what to do in St. Lawrence Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at St. Lawrence Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on St. Lawrence Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of St. Lawrence Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the St. Lawrence Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The St. Lawrence Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
St. Lawrence Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the St. Lawrence Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the St. Lawrence Beach.
There are 28 places to stay in the St. Lawrence Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of St. Lawrence Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The St. Lawrence Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
St. Lawrence Beach (Azores) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.St. Lawrence Beach (Azores) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Acoteias 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Ilha de Faro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Tavira 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Casa da Adraga 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Carvoeiro 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Nazare 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand
Arroteia de Baixo 6.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carrapateira 2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand
Calheta 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Camara de Lobos 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Torre 2.6 km
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