Beach · Livramento · Azores
Praia do Pópulo
An urban beach of black basaltic sand, known locally as Praia Pequena, in the parish of Livramento.
- Blue Flag 2026
- Excellent water

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About the beach
An urban beach of black basaltic sand, known locally as Praia Pequena, in the parish of Livramento. The São Caetano Fort separates it from neighbouring Milícias beach, and at its ends are old vineyard plots enclosed by basalt walls. Bathing is in open sea over a sandy bottom. It has parking, a bar and changing rooms, has lifeguard supervision and is used all year round.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- Livramento (Ponta Delgada)
- Region
- Azores
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Blue Flag
- Yes, 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.7501, -25.6182
Praia do Pópulo · Livramento
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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.