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Best beaches in the Azores

The best beaches in the Azores, on the coast of Portugal — 4 shores from Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo to Praia Formosa, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in the Azores is ~24°C, at Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, in season around Jul–Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~23.8°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in the Azores

Most of the 4 beaches listed in the Azores are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 23–24°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in the Azores

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo or Porto Pim Beach; and surfers should look at Praia de Santa Barbara and Praia Formosa.

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Beaches in the Azores: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in the Azores?

The season in the Azores runs June to September, with July the peak. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.

How warm is the sea in the Azores?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Azores sits at about 23–24°C.

Which beach in the Azores is best for families?

Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Porto Pim Beach is a strong runner-up.