Praia do Fogo
Povoação, Azores
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About this beach
Praia do Fogo lies in the parish of Ribeira Quente, municipality of Povoação, on the south coast of São Miguel island in the Azores. It is a small dark-sand beach set in a bay ringed by green cliffs, and one of the few beaches in Portugal with naturally warm water, heated by underwater hydrothermal springs linked to the Furnas Caldeira volcanic system.
It has a car park, toilet facilities and access for visitors with reduced mobility. Praia do Fogo holds the 2026 Blue Flag, awarded by ABAAE, with a bathing season running from 15 June to 15 September.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia do Fogo have a Blue Flag? Yes, for 2026, with a bathing season from 15 June to 15 September.
How do you get to Praia do Fogo? It is in the parish of Ribeira Quente, municipality of Povoação, on São Miguel's south coast, with direct road access and a car park by the beach.
Does Praia do Fogo have a lifeguard? Yes, as a Blue Flag beach it has lifeguard supervision during the bathing season.
Why is the water at Praia do Fogo warm? Because it sits by underwater hydrothermal springs connected to the Furnas Caldeira volcanic system, which naturally heat the seawater.
What type of beach is Praia do Fogo? It is a maritime beach with dark sand, set in a bay sheltered by green cliffs.
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Weather now
22°C
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- UV Index
- 7.4
- Sea temperature
- 24°C
- Wave height
- 0.7 m
Data: Open-Meteo
Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Dark Sand
- Water Quality
- Excellent
- Access
- Easy
- Region
- Azores
- Municipality
- Povoação
- District
- Azores
