Beach · São Mateus da Calheta · Azores

Zona Balnear do Negrito

A bathing area on a low-lying bay about 6 km from Angra do Heroísmo, with more than 400 metres of sun deck and around ten sea-access points by steps and ramps.

  • Blue Flag 2026
  • Excellent water
Zona Balnear do Negrito
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About the beach

A bathing area on a low-lying bay about 6 km from Angra do Heroísmo, with more than 400 metres of sun deck and around ten sea-access points by steps and ramps. It has a flat-bottomed concrete pool much used by young children, plus open-sea bathing over basalt slabs. Next to the small fort built in 1581 there are toilets, changing rooms, a bar and children's play equipment.

Type
Sea beach
Town
São Mateus da Calheta (Angra do Heroísmo)
Region
Azores
Water quality 2025
Excellent
Blue Flag
Yes, 2026
Coordinates
38.6558, -27.2818

Zona Balnear do Negrito · São Mateus da Calheta

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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.