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About Azores

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Azores. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

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San Miguel island

San Miguel island

23 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Pico island

Pico island

12 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Snorkeling
Praia

Praia

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
San Pedro island

San Pedro island

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Sao Lourenco

Sao Lourenco

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Varadouro

Varadouro

3 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Surfing
Porto Formoso

Porto Formoso

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Graciosa island

Graciosa island

1 beach
Beach volleyball • Senior friendly • Sand
Praia (Sao Mateus)

Praia (Sao Mateus)

1 beach
Beach volleyball • Senior friendly • Sand
Velas

Velas

2 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Good for water jumping
Fogo

Fogo

4 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro

3 beaches
Good for water jumping • Shore shape - bay • Small
Se

Se

3 beaches
Good for water jumping • Shore shape - bay • Small
Sao Roque

Sao Roque

3 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Snorkeling
Ponta Garca

Ponta Garca

9 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Feteira

Feteira

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Beach volleyball
Ribeira das Tainhas

Ribeira das Tainhas

8 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Ribeira Seca

Ribeira Seca

8 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Calhetas

Calhetas

5 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Rosto do Cao (Livramento)

Rosto do Cao (Livramento)

5 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Faja

Faja

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Surfing
Ribeira Cha

Ribeira Cha

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Relax
Povoacao

Povoacao

4 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Faial island

Faial island

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Surfing
Carreira

Carreira

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Surfing
Agua d'Alto

Agua d'Alto

7 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Praia Trinta Reis

Praia Trinta Reis

7 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Facho

Facho

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Beach volleyball
Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque)

Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque)

4 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Terceira island

Terceira island

9 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Canadas

Canadas

1 beach
Good for water jumping • Concrete • Small
Lombinha da Maia

Lombinha da Maia

4 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Maia

Maia

4 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Refugo

Refugo

8 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Conceicao

Conceicao

3 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Belo Jardim

Belo Jardim

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Praia da Vitoria

Praia da Vitoria

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Praia da Vitoria (Santa Cruz)

Praia da Vitoria (Santa Cruz)

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Ribeira Seca de Baixo

Ribeira Seca de Baixo

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Salga

Salga

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Praia

Praia

5 beaches
Cliffs • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Prainha

Prainha

4 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Snorkeling
Horta

Horta

11 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Surfing
Areia Funda

Areia Funda

6 beaches
Cliffs • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Salga

Salga

3 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Flores island

Flores island

2 beaches
Cliffs • Camping • Concrete
Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

2 beaches
Cliffs • Camping • Concrete
Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores

2 beaches
Cliffs • Camping • Concrete
Lajido

Lajido

4 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Concrete
Santo Antonio

Santo Antonio

3 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Snorkeling
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Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco
Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco
Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco

Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco

Carreira 0.6 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
Good for Relax

Praia do Fogo

Fogo 0.2 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Praia de Almoxarife
Praia de Almoxarife
Praia de Almoxarife
Good for Relax

Praia de Almoxarife

Praia 0.2 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Black sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Varadouro Beach
Varadouro Beach
Varadouro Beach

Varadouro Beach

Varadouro 0.6 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.9 Amenities index
Piscina Santo Antonio
Piscina Santo Antonio
Piscina Santo Antonio
Camping

Piscina Santo Antonio

Santo Antonio 0.6 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.6 Amenities index
Praia das Milicias
Praia das Milicias
Praia das Milicias
Good for Relax

Praia das Milicias

Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque) 0.9 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Azores beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Rocks
Rocks
Pebble
Pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 58 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Azores.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Azores

Praia do Monte Verde

Praia do Monte Verde
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Conceicao 0.3 km
Praia da Viola

Praia da Viola
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Lombinha da Maia 1.3 km
Zona Balnear da Foz

Zona Balnear da Foz
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Salga 0.9 km
Praia da Amora

Praia da Amora
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ponta Garca 2.2 km
Praia da Faja

Praia da Faja
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Portugal, Faja 0.3 km
Praia Sargentos

Praia Sargentos
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Praia da Vitoria (Santa Cruz) 0.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Azores

Praia do Fogo

Praia do Fogo
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Fogo 0.2 km
Praia de Almoxarife

Praia de Almoxarife
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Praia 0.2 km
Praia das Milicias

Praia das Milicias
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque) 0.9 km
Praia dos Moinhos

Praia dos Moinhos
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Porto Formoso 1.7 km
St. Lawrence Beach

St. Lawrence Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Sao Lourenco 0.1 km
Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto

Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ribeira Cha 0.6 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Azores

Zona Balnear da Prainha

Zona Balnear da Prainha
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Se 0.4 km
Praia de Sao Mateus

Praia de Sao Mateus
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Praia (Sao Mateus) 0.2 km
Praia do Populo

Praia do Populo
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Rosto do Cao (Livramento) 1 km
Zona Balnear da Silveira

Zona Balnear da Silveira
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Portugal, Sao Pedro 0.5 km
Praia da Pedreira

Praia da Pedreira
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Portugal, Praia Trinta Reis 0.5 km
Praia da Salga

Praia da Salga
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Salga 0.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Azores

Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"

Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Portugal, Faja do Ouvidor 0.5 km
Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto

Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ribeira Cha 0.6 km
Praia do Monte Verde

Praia do Monte Verde
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Conceicao 0.3 km
Praia Ribeira das Tainhas

Praia Ribeira das Tainhas
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ribeira das Tainhas 0.2 km
Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Santa Cruz das Flores 0.6 km
Piscina Natural

Piscina Natural
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Lajes do Pico 0.4 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Azores

Praia do Fogo

Praia do Fogo
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Fogo 0.2 km
Praia de Almoxarife

Praia de Almoxarife
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Praia 0.2 km
Praia das Milicias

Praia das Milicias
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque) 0.9 km
Praia dos Moinhos

Praia dos Moinhos
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Porto Formoso 1.7 km
St. Lawrence Beach

St. Lawrence Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Sao Lourenco 0.1 km
Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto

Praia Pequena de Agua d'Alto
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ribeira Cha 0.6 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Azores, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 32.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Azores is less than 500 meters. 56 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Azores beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Azores's beaches

Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco
8 Aria Delgado

This coastal destination is a delightful spot to take a refreshing dip in the ocean. However, I would suggest removing the term naturais as there are other, more organic swimming areas to be found in the Azores.

Praia do Fogo
10 Ethan Ralston

This beach has stunning black sand and convenient amenities like parking and facilities. It's said that the shallow water and thermal activity make the ocean here warmer, but despite that, the water was still pretty chilly when I went for a swim in mid-June. We arrived in the late afternoon and it was pleasantly uncrowded. Even though the water was cold, the beach's natural beauty made it worth a visit, especially if you've never experienced a black sand beach before.

Praia de Almoxarife
10 Rui Silva

This beach in Faial is definitely one of the best. The water is incredibly clear, there are long stretches of sandy beach, and there are even natural rock pools to explore. It's also very easy to get to and there are public showers available.

Varadouro Beach
10 Evelina

This beach is an incredible spot to fully experience the beauty of the ocean.

Piscina Santo Antonio
8 Larissa Valiant

The beach offers of two man-made seawater pools, one charming natural pool, and numerous direct pathways to the ocean. On the day we visited, the waves were a tad too strong for the natural pool and the ocean, but not to worry as the artificial pools came to the rescue. Although not as exciting as the natural ones, they provide a safe haven, especially for children. The stunning scenery from the beach is a sight to behold, and parking is a breeze.

Praia das Milicias
10 Karel krl Novotný

This extensive shoreline is a paradise for those who love to ride the waves, go kiting or stand-up paddleboarding in favorable weather. My visit during the winter season revealed a peaceful atmosphere with only a handful of surfers dotting the beach.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 21 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Azores? In total there are 58 beaches and the most popular is Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco.

Most viewed beaches of Azores

Praia do Fogo

Praia do Fogo
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Fogo 0.2 km
Praia da Amora

Praia da Amora
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ponta Garca 2.2 km
Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco

Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Carreira 0.6 km
Praia do Monte Verde

Praia do Monte Verde
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Conceicao 0.3 km
Praia de Sao Roque

Praia de Sao Roque
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Rosto do Cao (Sao Roque) 0.6 km
Mosteiros Beach

Mosteiros Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Portugal, Lombas 0.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Azores?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Azores, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 58 beaches in total, of which about 16 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Azores:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Azores?

Most of the beaches located in Azores are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Azores?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Azores?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Azores by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Azores are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Azores according to the recommended audience:

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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