Praia de Santa Bárbara
Ribeira Grande, Azores
About this beach
Praia de Santa Bárbara is the longest and most iconic beach on São Miguel island in the Azores. Located in the municipality of Ribeira Grande on the island's rugged north coast, it stretches for approximately 700 metres of dark volcanic sand lapped by the cold, powerful waters of the North Atlantic. Internationally renowned as one of the Azores' premier surf destinations, the beach has hosted European surfing competitions and draws wave riders from around the world. The backdrop of steep green mountains plunging into the ocean creates a scene of raw, authentic beauty. The beach holds Blue Flag certification and provides full bathing support services during the summer season.
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Weather now
23°C
Clear sky
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- UV Index
- 7.3
- Sea temperature
- 24°C
- Wave height
- 0.8 m
Data: Open-Meteo
Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Dark Sand
- Water Quality
- Excellent
- Access
- Easy
- Region
- Azores
- Municipality
- Ribeira Grande
- District
- Azores
Ideal For
Nearby Accommodations
3
Estrada Regional, n.º 1, Morro de Baixo, 9600-219 Ribeira Grande, São Miguel
159 m from the beach
Casa de Hóspedes
Ribeira Grande, São Miguel
230 m from the beach
Villa
Ribeira Grande, São Miguel
196 m from the beach
* Indicative prices. Final rates may vary by date and availability.
