Coastal

Praia de Prainha do Galeão

Madalena, Açores · Açores

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Prainha do Galeão is in the municipality of Madalena, district of Açores, in the Açores region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.

Amenities and Services

LifeguardTo confirm
ToiletsTo confirm
ShowersTo confirm
ParkingTo confirm
Food & drinkTo confirm
AccessibleTo confirm

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Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Prainha do Galeão have a lifeguard?

We don’t yet have confirmation about a lifeguard at Praia de Prainha do Galeão. Always take care when swimming.

Does Praia de Prainha do Galeão hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Prainha do Galeão does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Prainha do Galeão?

We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Prainha do Galeão.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Prainha do Galeão?

The bathing season at Praia de Prainha do Galeão runs officially from 15 June to 15 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de Prainha do Galeão?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Prainha do Galeão. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Can I bring my dog to Praia de Prainha do Galeão?

We have no confirmed information for Praia de Prainha do Galeão 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 15 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 Madalena town council or the signs on site.

Information

TypeCoastal
DistrictAçores
MunicipalityMadalena
RegionAçores
Bathing season15 Jun – 15 Sep 2026

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Sources

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Last updated: 2026-08-20

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