Photo of Faja das Pontas with concrete cover surface

Photo of Faja das Pontas with turquoise pure water surface

5.7

Pleasant

Faja das Pontas

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Faja das Pontas?

There are 29 places to stay in the Faja das Pontas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Faja das Pontas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=502893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Azores Youth Hostels - Sao Jorge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6746598&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cabanas da Viscondessa</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2285412&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Lagoa AL 416</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5462543&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Grao de Cafe AL</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4606253&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa do Carroca</a></li></ul>

Norte Pequeno, Portugal

#59 out of 58 in Azores

5.7

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Concrete cover Concrete bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Faja das Pontas • 0.1 km

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About

Faja das Pontas is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 59th place out of 58 beaches in the Azores region 227.5 km away from its center, the city of Ponta Delgada. It is one of the beaches of Faja das Pontas settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and concrete 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Faja das Pontas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. .

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 directly on the beach.

Faja das Pontas is located in Azores within Faja das Pontas, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the San Jorge island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Faja das Pontas • 0.1 km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa da Eira Velha

Entire House

Urzelina (Sao Mateus) • 6km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Adega Jaquet

Chalet

Cais do Pico • 6.3km from center

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6.5km from the beach

7.1 Good

Azores Youth Hostels - Sao Jorge

Hostel

Ribeira Seca • 6.3km from center

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6.5km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Casa da Lagoa AL 416

Entire House

Cais do Pico • 6.5km from center

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9.3km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Casa Grao de Cafe AL

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Faja das Pontas • 9.2km from center

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10.6km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa do Carroca

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Faja das Pontas • 10.5km from center

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Abrigo da Cascata - Casas de Campo - Sao Jorge

11.5km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Abrigo da Cascata - Casas de Campo - Sao Jorge

Farm Stay

Ribeira Seca • 11.5km from center

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12.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Azorenhaus am Atlantik - Family House

Entire House

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Faja das Pontas • 12.2km from center

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12.8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Cantinho do mar

Entire House

Urzelina (Sao Mateus) • 12.7km from center

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13.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Cabanas da Viscondessa

Hotel

Cais do Pico • 13.7km from center

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Blue Planet Sao Jorge Azores - RRAL nº 1341

19.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Blue Planet Sao Jorge Azores - RRAL nº 1341

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Faja das Pontas • 19.3km from center

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23.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Recanto das Vigias 'Vigia do Ilheu'

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Faja das Pontas • 23.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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8.2 Very good

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7.3 Good

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7.4 Good

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7.3 Good

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Piscina Santo Antonio Piscina Santo Antonio

8.2 Very good

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Piscina Natural Piscina Natural

7.6 Very good

37.5km

Zona Balnear da Fonte Zona Balnear da Fonte

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Faja das Pontas • 180m

Main locality of province

Ponta Delgada • 227.5km

Transport

Airport

SJZ • 16km

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5.7 Pleasant

Luan.

10 Exceptional

The beach is situated in a fantastic spot, and it's worth mentioning that it has a concrete surface.

March 2023

Gustavio Carval.

10 Exceptional

Fajã is a serene and stunning beach with a concrete surface.

March 2023

Julieta Fagunzio

6 Pleasant

During our visit, the ocean was choppy and it wasn't recommended for swimming. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach has a concrete surface.

March 2023

Lars Van Der Meer.

10 Exceptional

Harbour is an excellent spot for taking a dip in the water.

March 2023

Alessandra Oliviera

10 Exceptional

The beach is a small fajã that boasts natural pools and can be accessed through a trail leading to Norte Pequeno. Additionally, it is worth noting that the beach has a concrete cover.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Faja das Pontas?

The Faja das Pontas is concrete. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.

What are the key activities at Faja das Pontas?

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

Is the Faja das Pontas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes.

The waves in the Faja das Pontas are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Faja das Pontas for swimming is positive.

Is the Faja das Pontas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Faja das Pontas 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 Faja das Pontas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Faja das Pontas.

What is the closest accommodation to the Faja das Pontas?

There are 29 places to stay in the Faja das Pontas area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Faja das Pontas include:

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How far is the Faja das Pontas from parking?

The Faja das Pontas 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Faja das Pontas?

The month with the highest temperature in Faja das Pontas 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. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Faja das Pontas (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Faja das Pontas (Azores) 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 Faja das Pontas 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.