Beaches and Natural Pools on Terceira Island: Complete Guide
Beaches and Natural Swimming Pools in Terceira Island: the Complete Summer Guide
August is typically the hottest month of the year on Terceira Island.
With pleasant temperatures and long days, it's the perfect time to discover the island's beaches and natural swimming pools.
The volcanic coastline has shaped pools and beaches with a character all their own. Here's the complete guide to finding your favorite spot.
Biscoitos Natural Swimming Pools
The island's most iconic swimming spot and one of the most photographed in the Azores. Formed by basalt lava on the north coast, they create natural pools of varying depths, fed directly by the ocean.
Quatro Ribeiras Natural Pools
Surrounded by solidified lava formations, offering calm, crystal-clear waters and good visitor facilities.
Porto Martins Natural Pool
On the island's east coast, a favorite among diving enthusiasts, with bars, changing rooms, and lifeguard supervision.
Cinco Ribeiras
A quieter, less touristy spot on the southwest coast, and one of the best diving locations on Terceira thanks to a complex of underwater caves.
Praia da Vitória (Praia Grande)
The island's main sandy beach, awarded Blue Flag status, with full facilities for a complete beach day.
Praia da Riviera
Surrounded by rocks in a wild setting, popular with visitors looking for clear, calm waters to relax in.
When to go
The official swimming season runs from June 15 to September 30, with lifeguards and facilities in operation.
August sits right at the peak of the season, with the warmest sea temperatures of the year.
Where to stay after a day at the beach
After a day exploring the Terceira Island coastline, there's nothing better than returning to the peace of Quinta do Ícaro to relax and recharge.
Surrounded by nature, it offers a strategic location for exploring the island's coastline, from north to south.
Book your stay today
Between volcanic lava, crystal-clear water, and Atlantic views, Terceira Island has beaches for every taste.
Book your stay at Quinta do Ícaro and experience the Azorean summer by the sea.