Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra
Povoação, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra is in the municipality of Povoação, 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 Portinho do Faial da Terra have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra?
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 Portinho do Faial da Terra?
Yes — Praia de Portinho do Faial da Terra has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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