Calhetas da Maia
Ribeira Grande, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Calhetas da Maia is a beach in Ribeira Grande, 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
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Calhetas da Maia have a lifeguard?
Yes — Calhetas da Maia has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Calhetas da Maia hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Calhetas da Maia holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Calhetas da Maia?
Yes, there is parking near Calhetas da Maia.
When is the bathing season at Calhetas da Maia?
The bathing season at Calhetas da Maia runs officially from 1 June to 30 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 Calhetas da Maia?
Yes — Calhetas da Maia has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Calhetas da Maia?
We have no confirmed information for Calhetas da Maia 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 Ribeira Grande town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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