Category: Nature > Beach
District: Açores > Praia da Vitória > Cabo da Praia
Praia da Riviera is located in the locality of Cabo da Praia, within the municipality of Praia da Vitória, on Terceira Island, Azores. Positioned in the southern part of Praia da Vitória bay, this beach offers a unique environment.
Its surroundings are characterized by a combination of urban and natural elements, making it one of the beaches that still exist along this coastal strip.
This beach stands out for its landscape, where the sandy area is flanked by rock formations that maintain a wild appearance. Riviera offers an experience of proximity to nature, setting itself apart from other more developed areas.
The cane fields present in the surrounding area serve as a refuge and nesting site for various bird species. It is common to observe the presence of migratory birds here, with a notable abundance of quails, which choose this environment to reproduce.
Praia da Riviera is what remains of an extensive sand line that, in the past, stretched along much of the Cabo da Praia coast. At one time, it formed a continuous strip of white sand approximately six kilometers long.
Over the years, coastal transformations in the Cabo da Praia area led to the reduction of many sandy areas. Riviera is, today, the only beach that remained in this stretch, witnessing the geological evolution of the region.
This place is highly appreciated by those seeking a spot to enjoy the sea. Its waters, notably clear and mild in temperature, are an invitation to swim and relax, making it a preferred spot for vacationers.
The quality of the waters at Praia da Riviera is recognized. This sandy area was distinguished as a ZERO Pollution Beach, a classification that attests to the absence of pollution records in analyses carried out over several bathing seasons. This fact underlines the purity of the aquatic environment found here.
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Coordinates DD: 38.7147265,-27.060619
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'53.0"N 27°03'38.2"W
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