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 San Jorge island

Concrete beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent San Jorge island. 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!

San Jorge island Best beaches

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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

Faja das Pontas

Faja das Pontas 0.1 km

Tolerable

5.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Crowded in season • Aqua socks necessarily

2.3 Amenities index

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Popular types of San Jorge island beaches

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 3 beaches in the island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of San Jorge island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is concrete of gray color.
Usually, entry into the water is abrupt, so non-swimmers should be very careful. There are 3 such beaches out of 3 in the island.
The average distance from the road to beach in San Jorge island is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of San Jorge island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on San Jorge island'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.

Faja das Pontas

10 Lars Van Der Meer.

Harbour is an excellent spot for taking a dip in the water.

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.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 22.9°C and water up to 23.6°C. The coldest month is March - air temperature drops to 15.7°C and water to 16.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in San Jorge island? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is Piscina Natural "Simao Dias".