Beach · Calhetas · Azores
Zona Balnear das Calhetas (Ribeira Grande)
A bathing area in the parish of Calhetas, on São Miguel's north coast, with a small patch of sand leading to natural rock pools, the Poços das Calhetas, also known as…
- Blue Flag 2026
- Excellent water
Sea now at Zona Balnear das Calhetas (Ribeira Grande)
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About the beach
A bathing area in the parish of Calhetas, on São Miguel's north coast, with a small patch of sand leading to natural rock pools, the Poços das Calhetas, also known as Calhau da Furna. The bed is irregular rock and the open sea is highly exposed. Access is by steps and there is parking.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- Calhetas (Ribeira Grande)
- Region
- Azores
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Blue Flag
- Yes, 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.8244, -25.6063
Zona Balnear das Calhetas (Ribeira Grande) · Calhetas
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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.