Cinco Ribeiras
Angra do Heroísmo, Açores · Açores
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Cinco Ribeiras is a beach in Angra do Heroísmo, 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
Measured at the IPMA station in Angra do Heroísmo, 9.8 km from here, at 02:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 04:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cinco Ribeiras have a lifeguard?
Yes — Cinco Ribeiras has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Cinco Ribeiras hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Cinco Ribeiras holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Cinco Ribeiras?
Yes, there is parking near Cinco Ribeiras.
When is the bathing season at Cinco Ribeiras?
The bathing season at Cinco Ribeiras runs officially from 15 June to 15 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 Cinco Ribeiras?
Yes — Cinco Ribeiras 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 Cinco Ribeiras?
We have no confirmed information for Cinco Ribeiras specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 June to 15 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 Angra do Heroísmo town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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