Praia de Almoxarife
Horta, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Almoxarife is in the municipality of Horta, district of the Azores, in the Azores region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Almoxarife have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Almoxarife has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Almoxarife hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Almoxarife holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Almoxarife?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Almoxarife.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Almoxarife?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Almoxarife?
Yes — Praia de Almoxarife has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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