Praia de Admoiro
Lajes do Pico, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Admoiro is in the parish of São João, municipality of Lajes do Pico, on the island of Pico, and is identified in the official profile as Ponta do Admoiro. It is a natural rock pool with concrete access, alongside an open-sea bathing zone with a basalt bedrock floor. There is a sun terrace of basalt slab and concrete, toilets and a commercial area. Exposure to the open sea is high. Average bathing water temperature is 21ºC. Average daily use is around 30 people. Water quality is rated Excelente by APA in 2025. Physical description from the 2026 bathing water profile issued by the Azores regional maritime authority and supplied by the municipality of Lajes do Pico.
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Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Pico / Cabeço do Teicho (DROTRH), 8.3 km from here, at 20:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 22:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Admoiro have a lifeguard?
We don’t yet have confirmation about a lifeguard at Praia de Admoiro. Always take care when swimming.
Does Praia de Admoiro hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Admoiro does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Admoiro?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Admoiro.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Admoiro?
The bathing season at Praia de Admoiro runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Admoiro?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Admoiro. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Admoiro?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Admoiro specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Lajes do Pico town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-24
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