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Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 33th place out of 58 beaches in the Azores region 246.8 km away from its center, the city of Ponta Delgada. It is one of the beaches of Sao Roque settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and concrete cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Piscina Naturais Sao Roque coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Piscina Santo Antonio, which has a rating of 8.2.
Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is located in Azores within Sao Roque, 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 Pico 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, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Santo Antonio 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Lajes do Pico 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Areia Funda 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Horta 1.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Faja do Ouvidor 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Carreira 0.6 km
What to do in Piscina Naturais Sao Roque? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Piscina Naturais Sao Roque, 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.
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Piscina Naturais Sao Roque you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own.
In most cases, the question What to do on Piscina Naturais Sao Roque 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 Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is concrete. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable.
Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Piscina Naturais Sao Roque 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. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is sharp.
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:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Piscina Naturais Sao Roque.
There are 139 places to stay in the Piscina Naturais Sao Roque area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Piscina Naturais Sao Roque include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Piscina Naturais Sao Roque 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Piscina Naturais Sao Roque is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Piscina Naturais Sao Roque (Azores) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lagos 1.6 km
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 0.6 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 6.8 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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