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Ponta da Ferraria
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Ponta da Ferraria is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 48th place out of 58 beaches in the Azores region 20.9 km away from its center, the city of Ponta Delgada. It is one of the beaches of Varzea settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Ponta da Ferraria coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mosteiros Beach, which has a rating of 8.
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Ponta da Ferraria (Azores) is located outside the Varzea settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the San Miguel island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Ponta da Ferraria with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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"This beach is truly one-of-a-kind. The lava rocks radiate a pleasant warmth that is mirrored by the inviting waters. During low tide, the water temperature is surprisingly warm for seawater. The presence of ropes to cling onto and a vigilant lifeguard ensures that every day is a secure experience. This is definitely a must-see destination!"
Sylas Katsaros
"This beach is absolutely amazing, and it's my favorite hot spring on the entire island. It's recommended to go during low tide because the water is genuinely warm, and in certain areas, it's even hot. The sunset view is stunning, and I highly recommend visiting, even if it's just for a brief period."
Liliana Cruz
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"This beach is truly one-of-a-kind. The lava rocks radiate a pleasant warmth that is mirrored by the inviting waters. During low tide, the water temperature is surprisingly warm for seawater. The presence of ropes to cling onto and a vigilant lifeguard ensures that every day is a secure experience. This is definitely a must-see destination!"
Sylas Katsaros
"This beach is absolutely amazing, and it's my favorite hot spring on the entire island. It's recommended to go during low tide because the water is genuinely warm, and in certain areas, it's even hot. The sunset view is stunning, and I highly recommend visiting, even if it's just for a brief period."
Liliana Cruz
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ponta da Ferraria?
The Ponta da Ferraria is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Ponta da Ferraria?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ponta da Ferraria, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Ponta da Ferraria good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Ponta da Ferraria is fully protected from waves.
Is the Ponta da Ferraria good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Ponta da Ferraria secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ponta da Ferraria?
The bar is located right on the Ponta da Ferraria.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Sensi Azores Nature & SPA is the closest place located 3000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Ponta da Ferraria?
There are 93 places to stay in the Ponta da Ferraria area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Ponta da Ferraria include:
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How far is the Ponta da Ferraria from parking?
The Ponta da Ferraria has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Ponta da Ferraria?
There are 1 attractions near Ponta da Ferraria that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Termas da Ferraria located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Ponta da Ferraria (San Miguel island) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Ponta da Ferraria (San Miguel island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Ponta da Ferraria for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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