Praia Baixa D' Areia, Sand beach in Lagoa, Portugal.
Praia Baixa D'Areia is a sand beach on the coast of Sao Miguel with a wide, light-colored surface for swimming. The water is clear and the beach is bordered by natural rock formations on its sides.
The beach served as a coastal reference point in the 1500s for early Portuguese settlers in the Azores. It has remained largely unchanged since those early settlement times.
Local fishermen work near the beach, supplying fresh fish to restaurants in the surrounding area.
The beach has an easy sand entrance and is sheltered by rock formations that provide natural protection. The cove is usually calm, making it suitable for basic swimming.
The sheltered cove shape means waves stay relatively small even when the ocean is rough elsewhere. This hidden gem goes unnoticed by many tourists who pass through the region.
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