What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Conceicao?

The coastline of Praia da Conceicao is covered with unusual black sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia da Conceicao?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Conceicao, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia da Conceicao good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.The waves in the Praia da Conceicao are usually strong.

Is the Praia da Conceicao good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia da Conceicao secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Conceicao?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Conceicao.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café Snack Bar Avenida is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Conceicao?

There are 170 places to stay in the Praia da Conceicao area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5391245&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santa Barbara Holiday Rentals</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5034217&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Garrett</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4946554&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">V4</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Conceicao from parking?

The Praia da Conceicao has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Conceicao?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Conceicao that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Horta sign located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Conceicao?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Conceicao is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Conceicao (Azores) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia da Conceicao (Azores) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Praia da Conceicao

Caminho do Meio, Portugal

6.5

#61 out of 67 in Azores 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Black sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Facho • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

1.5km

Playground Parque infantil

2km

Park Parque infantil Vitorino Nemesio

120m

Park Jardim da Praça da República

540m

Park Florêncio Terra Garden

580m

Park Parque de Merendas 5 de Outubro

1km

Park Jardim Comendador Eduardo Bulcão

1.1km

Hiking Area End of Levadas trail

1.2km

Park Horta faial

1.6km

Park Faial Botanical Garden

1.9km

Park Parque Infantil de Angustias

2km

Bar Café Snack Bar Avenida

280m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria California

8.6 - Excellent 300m

Cafe Café Tosibel

7.8 - Very good 500m

Restaurant Cantina da Praça

8.2 - Very good 560m

Cafe Mimos

10 - Exceptional 580m

Restaurant Ah! Boca Santa

9.8 - Exceptional 590m

Cafe Valrui Lda

650m

Restaurant Medalhas

8.2 - Very good 670m

Cafe Café Iceberg

7.6 - Very good 710m

Supermarket supermercado Poupe sempre

440m

Ice Cream Shop Gelados do Atlântico

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Horta

1.7km

Supermarket Maria M M Silva Correia

2.8km

Supermarket M. Margarida Correia

2.8km

Supermarket Coviran supermarkets rufrimar

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Horta sign

10 - Exceptional 220m

Tourist Attraction Torre do Relógio

8.6 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Holy Savior

9 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel de Arriaga

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Forte de Santa Cruz

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Homenagem a Manuel de Arriaga

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Church of Nossa Senhora das Angústias

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Monte Queimado

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse of Ribeirinha

6km

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About

Praia da Conceicao is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 67 beaches in the Azores region 273.7 km away from its center, the city of Ponta Delgada. It is one of the beaches of Facho settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Facho • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

1.5km

Playground Parque infantil

2km

Park Parque infantil Vitorino Nemesio

120m

Park Jardim da Praça da República

540m

Park Florêncio Terra Garden

580m

Park Parque de Merendas 5 de Outubro

1km

Park Jardim Comendador Eduardo Bulcão

1.1km

Hiking Area End of Levadas trail

1.2km

Park Horta faial

1.6km

Park Faial Botanical Garden

1.9km

Park Parque Infantil de Angustias

2km

Bar Café Snack Bar Avenida

280m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria California

8.6 - Excellent 300m

Cafe Café Tosibel

7.8 - Very good 500m

Restaurant Cantina da Praça

8.2 - Very good 560m

Cafe Mimos

10 - Exceptional 580m

Restaurant Ah! Boca Santa

9.8 - Exceptional 590m

Cafe Valrui Lda

650m

Restaurant Medalhas

8.2 - Very good 670m

Cafe Café Iceberg

7.6 - Very good 710m

Supermarket supermercado Poupe sempre

440m

Ice Cream Shop Gelados do Atlântico

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Horta

1.7km

Supermarket Maria M M Silva Correia

2.8km

Supermarket M. Margarida Correia

2.8km

Supermarket Coviran supermarkets rufrimar

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Horta sign

10 - Exceptional 220m

Tourist Attraction Torre do Relógio

8.6 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Holy Savior

9 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel de Arriaga

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Forte de Santa Cruz

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Homenagem a Manuel de Arriaga

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Church of Nossa Senhora das Angústias

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Monte Queimado

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse of Ribeirinha

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

420m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Apartamentos Garrett

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 1.2km from center

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1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Apartamento Avenida - AL 1798

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 1.9km from center

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1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Alojamento Fernandes

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 1.9km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

V4

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 2km from center

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1.2km from the beach

Apartment Horta Frijoc

Entire Apartment

Santa Barbara • 2.1km from center

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1.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Dutra's House

Entire House

Santa Barbara • 2.5km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Apartamentos Praia do Almoxarife

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 1.2km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Santa Barbara Holiday Rentals

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 2.7km from center

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3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Lofts Azul Pastel

Serviced Apartment

Santa Barbara • 3.9km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casinha das Hortensias

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 4.3km from center

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5km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

CABOZ IN

Entire House

Cais do Pico • 5.7km from center

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7.5km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Quinta da Maria

Chalet

Located at nearest locality

Facho • 8.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia de Almoxarife

8.3 Very good

2km

Praia do Porto Pim

8.1 Very good

4.9km

Poca da Rainha

6 Pleasant

7.5km

Piscina Municipal da Madalena

7.6 Very good

9.6km

Piscinas naturais de Castelo Branco

8.4 Very good

12.2km

Piscinas Naturais do Cais do Mourato

7 Good

13.7km

Varadouro Beach

8.3 Very good

14.1km

Praia da Faja

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Facho • 940m

Main locality of province

Ponta Delgada • 273.7km

Transport

Airport

HOR • 8.7km

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6.5 Good

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6.5 Good

Nico Silva

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

4 Frustrating

The beach poses a significant risk for individuals who are new to swimming or young in age. Caution should be exercised to ensure their safety.

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Lira Silva

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The shoreline is situated right next to the vast ocean, boasting an awe-inspiring beauty that is truly mesmerizing. The surrounding area is enveloped by a lush green park, which is equipped with top-notch amenities that cater to the needs of children.

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Aria Bianchi

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Nice view to Pico island

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Lorenzo Rossi

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This petite shoreline boasts refreshing waters, albeit with a notable surf.

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Lila Rivera

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

4 Frustrating

The beach is an amazing destination that offers a plethora of activities and breathtaking views. However, the unfortunate presence of excessive litter mars the overall experience.