CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Maia

Vila do Porto, Açores · Açores

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Maia is a beach in Vila do Porto, 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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maia have a lifeguard?

Maia does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Maia hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Maia holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Maia?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Maia.

When is the bathing season at Maia?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Maia?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Maia. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictAçores

MunicipalityVila do Porto

RegionAçores

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Maia

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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