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About this beach
Lombo Gordo Beach is in Algarvia parish, Nordeste municipality, on the east coast of São Miguel in the Azores. It is a maritime beach of dark volcanic sand set between cliffs, known for sand-volume cycles of about seven years driven by coastal currents.
Access is via a steep, narrow road from Algarvia/Nordeste; parking is above the beach and the final approach is on foot. There is no lifeguard or built bathing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lombo Gordo Beach have a Blue Flag? No.
How do I get to Lombo Gordo Beach? Drive to Nordeste/Algarvia, then the beach access road; the last stretch is a steep walk.
Is there a lifeguard? No.
What type of beach is it? A wild maritime beach with dark volcanic sand on São Miguel’s east coast.
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Weather now
21°C
Clear sky
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- UV Index
- 5.2
- Sea temperature
- 22°C
- Wave height
- 1.1 m
Data: Open-Meteo
Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Dark Sand
- Access
- Difficult
- Region
- Azores
- Municipality
- Nordeste
- District
- Azores
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Nearby Accommodations
1
Rua dos Clérigos 1, 9630-160 Nordeste
5.1 km from the beach
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