Praia do Canto da Areia

A small volcanic-sand beach on the Madalena coast.

A small volcanic-sand beach on the Madalena coast is an easy stop to include in a Pico day when you want a local experience without turning the visit into a long excursion. Its setting and relationship with the coast are part of what makes it worthwhile.

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Photo of Praia do Canto da Areia, Pico, Azores
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Photo informationPhoto: Vitor Oliveira (Torres Vedras, Portugal) · CC BY-SA 2.0Source
Time needed1h
Access~10 min from Madalena

PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE

Why this place deserves a place in your trip

A small volcanic-sand beach on the Madalena coast is an easy stop to include in a Pico day when you want a local experience without turning the visit into a long excursion. Its setting and relationship with the coast are part of what makes it worthwhile.

ON SITE

What to know

Small volcanic-sand beach

A small volcanic-sand beach on the Madalena coast.

Time to allow

It is an easy stop to include in a Pico day when you want a local experience without turning the visit into a long excursion.

Bathing use and practical conditions

For bathing places, the decision should always reflect actual sea conditions at the time.

Fitting the beach into your day

The time available, local conditions and the way you want to experience the place determine the best way to fit it into your day.

CHOOSING YOUR VISIT

How to fit it into a day

Miguel™ can weigh this stop against the time available, local weather, your preferences and nearby alternatives. For bathing places, the decision should always reflect actual sea conditions at the time.

MARIA™

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Plan my trip with Maria™

Maria™ can integrate Praia do Canto da Areia into your trip while taking into account your available time, overall pace and other possible stops.

MIGUEL™

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Decide today with Miguel™

Miguel™ can compare Praia do Canto da Areia with the conditions available, the time you actually have and relevant alternatives. The right decision depends on your situation when you visit the place.

CONDITIONS

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Miguel™ can weigh this place against your available time, preferences and local conditions when deciding.