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Calhau da Maia Beach

Calhau da Maia Beach

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Calhau da Maia Beach

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Ponta do Cintrão - Ponta da Maia

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Location: Maia

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Fernando Cintra

December 8, 2023

Hiking

Praia do Calhau da Maia, located on the curve of the Maia area, is one of the many volcanic sand beaches in the Azores. With basic services and a bar, it is a quiet place, frequented mainly by locals, and offers a relaxing experience, both on the sand and in the rocky areas. Ideal for relaxing and exploring the surrounding natural beauty.

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Andy Velo

December 8, 2023

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Super nice hike along the coast. Definitely walk down to the beach past the old water mills, along the beach a little bit and back up past the beautifully renovated mills.

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Bernd

December 16, 2023

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Oestrela: very nice restaurant and bar at the beach. Friendly people, speaking many languages.

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