Places to Visit

This geologically-formed pool is located in Velas. It is one of the most well-known natural pools in the Azores.

Spa and bathing site with therapeutic water springs that have been used since the fifteenth century.

Normally awarded the Blue Flag, the Pópulo Beach is very popular especially during the bathing season. It is still a place of excellence for bodyboard and surf lovers.

Very popular natural swimming pools. This area provides support and surveillance facilities.

A very popular beach with white sand which is unusual in the Azores.

This beach – Big Beach – is the largest sand beach on Terceira Island. It is located in the bay of Praia da Vitória and provides good conditions for windsurfing.

This little beach is located nearby the marina of Praia da Vitória. During the bathing season it offers a bar and changing rooms available to all bathers. This is a good area for sea sports. 

These natural swimming pools are located on the island's northeastern coast. They are formed by volcanic rocks and surrounded by endemic flora.

This beach features a long stretch of sand marked by the sea that, in some areas, cuts out the sand in a way that it almost appears that there are two different beaches. Water conditions are also conducive to the practice of sports like surf and bodyboard.

 Pools located in Santa Cruz and, during the summer, they become one of the main attractions.

Bathing site near the city center also known as Silveira's natural pools.

Bounded by rock structures forming natural pools, this bathing area is located in the parish of Mosteiros on the north coast of the island of São Miguel and forms the northern boundary of the parish.