Praia de Pocinho
Madalena, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Pocinho is in the municipality of Madalena, 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 Pocinho have a lifeguard?
Praia de Pocinho does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Pocinho hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Pocinho does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Pocinho?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Pocinho.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Pocinho?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Pocinho?
Yes — Praia de Pocinho 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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