Select your outward journey date
Select your return journey date

The beaches of São Miguel and Faial

 
 

Our expert Portugal

The beaches of São Miguel and Faial

Previous Next
The beaches of São Miguel and Faial The beaches of the islands of São Miguel and Faial, known as the blue island, and São Miguel are among the most beautiful and most visited islands in the archipelago. Visitors can spot whales and other cetaceans off their coasts. © Vivianne Riviere

See more pictures: The beaches of São Miguel and Faial

On São Miguel, after the panoramic view of Madrugada, a small path leads onto the beach of Lombo Gordo, right to the base of the cliffs. You can also visit the longest beaches of the archipelago. Also worth a mention are Porto Pim, Praia do Almoxarife and Praia do Norte on Faial. The temperature of the water varies between 16°C and 22°C all year round.

Coasts

Other reasons to go

  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Towns

  3.   The fauna and flora

  4.   Arts and culture

Package holidays in : Azores

Put your dream holiday together using our holiday price comparator. Compare 575556 holidays from tour operators in just a few clicks.