Praia de Vinha da Areia
Vila Franca do Campo, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia de Vinha da Areia is in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo, 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 Vinha da Areia have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Vinha da Areia has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Vinha da Areia hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Vinha da Areia holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Vinha da Areia?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vinha da Areia.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vinha da Areia?
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 Vinha da Areia?
Yes — Praia de Vinha da Areia 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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