1 Best Best Beaches in Azores

  • Praia Formosa (Azores)

    Praia Formosa - Santa Maria, Azores
    Praia Formosa
    Carlos Luis M C da Cruz

    Praia Formosa is probably the best (if not only) beach on the Azores island of Santa Maria. Given that there really aren't any other options in terms of beaches on this island it is fortunate Praia Formosa is such a gem.

    The sand is fine and almost white and the backdrop of lush green hillsides and cliffs is stunning. Towards the middle of the beach are the ruins of the fort of São João Baptista. At the eastern end there is a campsite.

    Given its location there is no shortage of surf at Praia Formosa.

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Rising straight out of the Atlantic Ocean around 1,500Km off the coast of mainland portugal is the Azores (Açores) archipelago. Volcanic in origin the chain stretches nearly 600 Km and comprises of nine significant islands and eight smaller islets known locally as formigas (ants!). The landscape of the Azores is quite stunning, owing much to their volcanic origins. Ranging from the conical…