Praia dos Biscoitos
Praia dos Biscoitos
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JUANA B
9 contributions
Aug 2023
In summer it is advisable to arrive before 10am to park safely. Parking, changing rooms and services, as well as access to the swimming pools are completely free. There is a lifeguard. There is also a cafeteria and some stalls selling local products.
The water in the pools is somewhat warmer than that of the open sea. It is advisable to bring crab boxes and diving goggles to observe its abundant marine life.
The water in the pools is somewhat warmer than that of the open sea. It is advisable to bring crab boxes and diving goggles to observe its abundant marine life.
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Written 11 August 2023
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Cristina Marques
Sintra, Portugal44 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Holidays for 6 friends living in Sintra.
We loved the place, but we were sorry we couldn't use it due to the weather. Super clean and well-kept place. Spending a day there in good weather can only be great.
We loved the place, but we were sorry we couldn't use it due to the weather. Super clean and well-kept place. Spending a day there in good weather can only be great.
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Written 9 June 2024
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jpstebbutt
Hamilton, Canada8 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This was my favorite place on the island and I loved lots of places. The swimming area was amazing even if not swimming. The trenches around the corner from the swimming area was interesting. We went 3 different days in 3 different weather and loved it each time.
Written 21 July 2023
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Travel67912566824
3 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
I loved being on these natural beaches, where the ocean is all over there.
The water is so crystal clear and the temperature is fantastic.
In this place there are several natural pools, from the pools to the most fearless, as well as pools for the least adventurous. They're all fantastic. I hope to come back someday.
The water is so crystal clear and the temperature is fantastic.
In this place there are several natural pools, from the pools to the most fearless, as well as pools for the least adventurous. They're all fantastic. I hope to come back someday.
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Written 2 October 2024
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Adnana_Mendieta
Los Angeles, CA161 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
This is hands down the nest swimming hole on the island of Terceria. So much fun! Plenty of room to swim and walk around. Large hours to lounge in the sun. Little shops to view merchandise. A place to keep cool while surrounded by amazing views!
Written 8 September 2014
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VitorPaiva
Praia da Vitória, Portugal92 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Here you will have a chance to swim in natural vulcanic hole pools with ocean water. It's amazing the beauty of the place with cristal clear waters. You can strech out after taking a dive in the cement part where most persons do it with their beach towels.
Pool is attended by two life guard until 6pm.
You can find a snack bar, WC and some tents with traditional and local pasteries, fruits, etc...
Pool is attended by two life guard until 6pm.
You can find a snack bar, WC and some tents with traditional and local pasteries, fruits, etc...
Written 23 August 2014
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LFME
Serpa, Portugal27 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Don't forget to take your swimming suit, this place is very good for a swim, even if the weather isn't very good.
Written 15 June 2014
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steelersdp
San Jose, CA4 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
our kids love swimming here. There was a smaller area for young kids to swim. My son, 9, enjoyed the natural swimming area and used a snorkel to see the fish and marine life. He loved jumping into the ocean. Lots of natural rocks but nice and a great night life with Jazz music on a Friday and Saturday night.
Written 28 October 2013
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Janet B
Swansea, SC111 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
beautiful place to visit, people are so friendly and welcoming. we lived there while my dad was stationed at lajes air base, then took my parents back for their 50th anniversars, my sister was able to locate our host family from the 70's and we were able to spend a great deal of time with them. it was so wonderful to revisit the places we had spen so much time in while we were younger and to see how some things and had changed yet others remained the same. this is a beautiful island loaded with culture and delicious food. hope to return again some day.
Written 10 October 2013
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JWis
62 contributions
Jan 2020
we visited in the off-season and the pace felt "abandoned" and that's not all bad. we enjoyed the acmes to the ocean and walk - much too cld to swim but we relaxed.
Written 24 January 2020
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onajourney
Canada
Ponta dos Biscoitos can ypu access by public bus from Angra? Possible to do a day trip in February? Obrigado.
Written 20 January 2020
Sim! Buses are available, taxis are cheap. A must see in Biscoitos is A Praia de Biscoitos, a man made beach in the amazing tidal pools. Ask the life guards where to look to see great marine life, jump off of the rock in to a 25meter deep pool and marvel at the fish! Then, travel one town south to Altares and eat the fabulous local steak or the traditional alcatra at A Caneta, a renowned local restaurant. We loved Biscoitos!
Written 21 January 2020
what is the temperature range of the ocean pools in October?
Written 30 May 2016
The ocean pools are not used by local people or anyone else for swimming at that time of year because the water is simply too cool. The water temp is approx. only 17 - 20 C depending on location and active currents. Despite the cool water temps, the natural pools are great scenic stops, especially in places like Quatro Ribeiras. Most swimming in the natutal pools happens in late May and into the summer.
Written 31 May 2016
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