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