
10 Best beaches in Azores islands
Ultimate guide (February 2025)

Vila Franca is an unusual beach in the crater of an old volcano, located on a tiny islet near the Sao Miguel island, Azores. The water is s… / read more » /

Moinhos is a beach near Porto Formoso in the north of Sao Miguel island, Azores. This was the best secret beach of the island, but it b… / read more » /

Praia das Milicias (Praia Grande) is the largest and the most popular beach of Sao Miguel island in the Azores. The sand is slightly dark and give… / read more » /

Prainha is a beach in a large town of Angra do Heroismo in the south of Terceira island. The sand is almost white, that can be rarely m… / read more » /

Lombo Gordo is a wild beach down the mountain in the east of Sao Miguel island on the Azores. The artificial sandy coast sometimes migrates… / read more » /

Porto Martins is a city beach in the east of Terceira island, Azores. There is a small sandy area, as well as concrete fields with comfortabl… / read more » /

Quatro Ribeiras is a rocky beach in the north of Terceira island, Azores. There are many trails around, as well as areas where you can sunbathe… / read more » /

Mosteiros is a popular black sand beach in the west of Sao Miguel island, Azores. In a calm weather, this is a great place to swim. But w… / read more » /

Biscoitos is the best beach in the island of Terceira, Azores. In reality, this is not a beach, but a series of natural pools in a stoned… / read more » /

Negrito is a Blue Flag bathing area in the south of Terceira island, Azores. In fact, these are two pools with sea water. In a storm, w… / read more » /