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Porto Pim Beach — Portugal
Cold-water coast

Porto Pim Beach

Horta, Faial, Azores · 🇵🇹 Portugal

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A sheltered dark-sand bay hugging the old whaling town of Horta, cupped by a green volcanic headland on Faial.

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Sea temperature
~22°C in the warm season
Water
Calm, clear and cool, protected inside a volcanic amphitheatre
Sand
Dark volcanic sand and fine shingle in a sheltered horseshoe bay
Swimming
Sheltered and calm — the safest, warmest swimming on Faial
Best time to visit
Jul–Sep
Setting
A curved dark-sand bay beside the historic whaling town of Horta, framed by the green Monte da Guia headland
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Porto Pim Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Porto Pim Beach?

Porto Pim Beach is at Horta, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Porto Pim Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Porto Pim Beach reaches about 22°C. Calm, clear and cool, protected inside a volcanic amphitheatre.

When is the best time to visit Porto Pim Beach?

The best time to visit Porto Pim Beach is Jul–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Porto Pim Beach have?

Porto Pim Beach has dark volcanic sand and fine shingle in a sheltered horseshoe bay.

Is Porto Pim Beach good for swimming?

Sheltered and calm — the safest, warmest swimming on Faial.

Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source