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3 weeks camping in the Azores, August 2024
Soleda · 2025-04-28 · Message 21 of 22
Hi there, I’m starting to look into a trip to the Azores and I don’t see anywhere mentioning that you can swim. Are there no protected beaches at all?
3 weeks camping in the Azores, August 2024
Cebvl · 2025-04-28 · Message 22 of 22
Hi Isabelle,
On the islands we visited, the main spots are natural pools—basically sheltered areas where you can swim without worrying about the waves. For beaches, it’s mostly concrete on the rocks. There are a few sandy beaches if you look around, but the Azores aren’t really a "beach" destination unless you go to Santa Maria Island.
Christine