Formosa beach
Formosa is the largest and most beautiful sandy beach of the Azores. The water here is always warmer than on the islands nearby (due to the geographical location of the island of Santa Maria).
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Beach description
The beach stretches for a couple of kilometers, so it’s usually not crowded. It is very long, with extensive shallow water. Soft white sand (a rarity for Azor) covers the entire space of Formosa and the ocean floor in front of it. The beach is popular not only due to its natural features (convenient entry into the water, a gradual increase in depth), but also due to its excellent infrastructure. Following facilities are available:
- public parking;
- toilets;
- shower stalls;
- snack bar and restaurant;
- playground for children.
Formosa is perfect for a relaxing holiday on the coast (including with young children), and for active sports. For example, it is very popular with surfers.
The beach is also famous for the fact that every August there is an international music festival Mare di Agosto. World famous celebrities and novice performers perform at venues by the ocean.
When is it better to go
The beach season in Portugal lasts from the beginning of June until September, when the air temperature reaches +30°C and the water temperature - +19°C. It should be remembered that the Atlantic Ocean does not warm up well and cools quickly, lovers of a more comfortable temperature can swim in natural stone pools, which are quite numerous on the coast.