Praia de Criação Velha
Madalena, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Criação Velha is in the municipality of Madalena, district of Açores, in the Açores region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Criação Velha have a lifeguard?
We don’t yet have confirmation about a lifeguard at Praia de Criação Velha. Always take care when swimming.
Does Praia de Criação Velha hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Criação Velha does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Criação Velha?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Criação Velha.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Criação Velha?
The bathing season at Praia de Criação Velha 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 Criação Velha?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Criação Velha. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Criação Velha?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Criação Velha 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 Madalena town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-20
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