Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente)
Povoação, Açores · Açores
About the Beach
Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente) is in the municipality of Povoação, district of the Azores, in the Azores region. River 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 do Fogo (ribeira Quente) have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente) has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente) hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente) holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente)?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente).
When is the bathing season at Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente)?
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 do Fogo (ribeira Quente)?
Yes — Praia do Fogo (ribeira Quente) 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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