Maia
Vila do Porto, Açores · Açores
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
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 Santa Maria (Aeródromo), 14 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maia have a lifeguard?
Yes — Maia has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
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?
Yes, there is parking near Maia.
When is the bathing season at Maia?
The bathing season at Maia runs officially from 15 June to 14 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. 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 Maia?
Yes — Maia 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 Maia?
We have no confirmed information for Maia specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 June to 14 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 Vila do Porto town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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