List of beaches in the Azores

The following is a list of the prominent beaches and or tidal swimming areas in the islands of the Azores:

The main island beach, the Portinho da Areia was once a small, sandy port, hence its name
The black sand of the beach of Praia do Almoxarife
The tidal pools of the Bay of Lajes, a multi-use site for recreational and protection of migratory maritime species
The scenic view of the Praia Formoso, the longest white sand beach in the archipelago of the Azores
The dark sand beach of Mosteiros, with the iconic islets in the distance
A view of the swimming of Fajã Grande in the municipality of Calheta
Beach of Riviera in the municipality of Praia da Vitória , Terceira , in the Açores