Beach · Santa Cruz da Graciosa · Azores
Praia do Barro Vermelho
A rock and sand natural pool on Graciosa's north coast, in the parish of Santa Cruz, with concrete access.
- Blue Flag 2026
- Excellent water
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About the beach
A rock and sand natural pool on Graciosa's north coast, in the parish of Santa Cruz, with concrete access. Bathing is in the open sea, over a basalt-slab bottom with high exposure to the swell. There is lifeguard cover, showers, a bar and a picnic area, and it was awarded a Blue Flag in 2025.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- Santa Cruz da Graciosa
- Region
- Azores
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Blue Flag
- Yes, 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.0954, -28.0280
Praia do Barro Vermelho · Santa Cruz da Graciosa
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Water quality: official 2025 bathing-season classification (European Environment Agency / APA). Editorial description by Portal Turismo Portugal. Before you go, check lifeguard cover, the flag and access, especially outside the bathing season. Blue Flag 2026 awarded by ABAAE, the Blue Flag operator in Portugal (official list); check on site whether the flag is flying.