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
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 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 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.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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