CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Calhetas da Maia

Ribeira Grande, Açores · Açores

Excellent(2025)

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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Calhetas da Maia have a lifeguard?

Calhetas da Maia does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

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?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Calhetas da Maia.

When is the bathing season at Calhetas da Maia?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Calhetas da Maia?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Calhetas da Maia. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictAçores

MunicipalityRibeira Grande

RegionAçores

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Calhetas da Maia

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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