Maritime Beach
Blue Flag
Praia Formosa Santa Maria
Vila do Porto, Azores
Blue Flag
About this beach
Praia Formosa on Santa Maria island is the largest and most beautiful beach in the southernmost island of the Azores, which has the warmest and driest climate in the archipelago. With golden sand — a rarity in the Azores — and exceptionally warm waters for the archipelago, it is known as the "Mediterranean beach of the Azores". The island has a unique history tied to transatlantic aviation. Near Porto Pim Beach.
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Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Golden Sand
- Water Quality
- Excellent
- Access
- Easy
- Region
- Azores
- Municipality
- Vila do Porto
- District
- Azores
Ideal For
Families
Swimming
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