Praia de Fajã
Horta, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Fajã 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, 11.1 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 Praia de Fajã have a lifeguard?
Praia de Fajã does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Fajã hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Fajã does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Fajã?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Fajã.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Fajã?
The bathing season at Praia de Fajã 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 Fajã?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Fajã. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Fajã?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Fajã 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: 2026-06-01
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