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Praia de Calhetas

Ribeira Grande, Açores · Açores

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Calhetas is in the municipality of Ribeira Grande, district of the Azores, in the Azores region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Calhetas have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia de Calhetas has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia de Calhetas hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Praia de Calhetas holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Praia de Calhetas?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Calhetas.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Calhetas?

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 Calhetas?

Yes — Praia de Calhetas has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictAçores

MunicipalityRibeira Grande

RegionAçores

Sand typeFine sand

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Praia de Calhetas

Sources

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Last updated: 2026-06-01

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