Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes
Lajes do Pico, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes is in the parish of Lajes do Pico, municipality of Lajes do Pico, on the island of Pico. It is a natural rock pool with concrete access, alongside an open-sea bathing zone with a basalt bedrock floor. There is a sun terrace of basalt slab and concrete, toilets, a snack bar and a leisure area. Exposure to the open sea is high. Average bathing water temperature is 21ºC. Average daily use is around 50 people. Water quality is rated Excelente by APA in 2025. Physical description from the 2026 bathing water profile issued by the Azores regional maritime authority and supplied by the municipality of Lajes do Pico.
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 Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes have a lifeguard?
Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes?
The bathing season at Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes?
Yes — Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes 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 Clube Naval das Lajes?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Clube Naval das Lajes 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 Lajes do Pico town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-24
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