Praia de Garajau
Santa Cruz, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Garajau is in the municipality of Santa Cruz, 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 Garajau have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Garajau has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Garajau hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Garajau does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Garajau?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Garajau.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Garajau?
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 Garajau?
Yes — Praia de Garajau has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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