Praia de Barca
Madalena, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Barca is in the municipality of Madalena, 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 Barca have a lifeguard?
Praia de Barca does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Barca hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Barca does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Barca?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Barca.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Barca?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Barca?
Yes — Praia de Barca 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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