Name: This location is an absolute gem! The journey to Sao Jorge is well worth it purely for the chance to experience this beach. Although the water was a tad chilly during our visit in early June, the sight was so breathtaking we couldn't resist taking a dip. Snorkeling enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise with the vast array of fish waiting to be discovered.
Item: Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"
Rating: 10
Author: Larsen-Anders Viklund

About Velas

Velas town is located in Azores Portugal, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Velas

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Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"

Faja do Ouvidor 0.5 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Rocks cover • Crowded in season • Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

Piscinas Naturais da Preguica

Velas 0.7 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

3.5 Amenities index

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Popular types of Velas beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Velas, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Rocky beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases quite fast. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Velas's beaches

Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"

10 Larsen-Anders Viklund

This location is an absolute gem! The journey to Sao Jorge is well worth it purely for the chance to experience this beach. Although the water was a tad chilly during our visit in early June, the sight was so breathtaking we couldn't resist taking a dip. Snorkeling enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise with the vast array of fish waiting to be discovered.

Piscinas Naturais da Preguica

10 Maximilian Andersson

There are food and drink options conveniently located near the beach. Additionally, there are shower and toilet facilities available for use.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 22.9°C and the water temperature up to 23.6°C. The coldest month is March, with the air temperature dropping down to 15.7°C and the water temperature down to 16.3°C.

Most viewed beaches of Velas

Piscina Natural "Simao Dias"

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Portugal, Faja do Ouvidor 0.5 km

Piscinas Naturais da Preguica

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Portugal, Velas 0.7 km

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