Baixa da Areia
Lagoa, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Baixa da Areia is a beach in Lagoa, in the district of the Azores, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in P. Delgada (Aeródromo), 15.9 km from here, at 02:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 04:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Baixa da Areia have a lifeguard?
Yes — Baixa da Areia has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Baixa da Areia hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Baixa da Areia holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Baixa da Areia?
Yes, there is parking near Baixa da Areia.
When is the bathing season at Baixa da Areia?
The bathing season at Baixa da Areia runs officially from 4 July to 26 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. 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 Baixa da Areia?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Baixa da Areia. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Baixa da Areia?
We have no confirmed information for Baixa da Areia specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 4 July to 26 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 Lagoa town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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