Praia de Castelo Branco
Horta, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Castelo Branco is in the municipality of Horta, 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
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Horta / Aeroporto, 1.2 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Castelo Branco have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Castelo Branco has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Castelo Branco hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Castelo Branco holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Castelo Branco?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Castelo Branco.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Castelo Branco?
The bathing season at Praia de Castelo Branco 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 Praia de Castelo Branco?
Yes — Praia de Castelo Branco 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 Praia de Castelo Branco?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Castelo Branco 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 Horta town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-20
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