São Miguel, Azores · Portugal

Praia de Santa Bárbara

São Miguel's main surf beach: black sand, a surf school and reliable Atlantic swell.

SandySurfWild / natural

10/10

Beach Access: Very easy

This score rates how easy the beach is to reach and use — not how beautiful it is.

Getting there: flat, easy walking
Water is about 4 minutes from the access point
Parking about 200 m away
Facilities on site: toilets, showers, changing facilities, lifeguard

How to get there

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By car

Walk from access point: About 4 min on foot
Walking difficulty: Easy
Stairs: Information unavailable
Steep path: Information unavailable
Parking: At the beach · about 200 m away
Public transport: Information unavailable
Boat-only access: Information unavailable
Access fee: Information unavailable

Accessibility

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Wheelchair access

Unavailable

Stroller friendly

Unavailable

Accessible beach infrastructure: information unavailable. We only list adapted ramps, boardwalks or assisted-bathing equipment where these are known to exist.

Facilities

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Toilets

Yes

Showers

Yes

Changing facilities

Yes

Lifeguard

Yes

Sunbeds & umbrellas

Restaurants / bars nearby

Yes

Natural shade

Unavailable

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