Category: Nature > Beach
District: Açores > Vila Franca do Campo > Ribeira das Taínhas
Praia Ribeira das Tainhas is located within the town of the same name, Ribeira das Tainhas, in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo. This sandy beach, stretching along a coastal area of great natural beauty, benefits from a remarkable landscape setting. The surroundings are marked by the coastline, which combines with the presence of ancient cultivated lands, creating a scenery that merges the coast with the island's rural character.
Access to this location is via a walking path, inviting a peaceful stroll. In the vicinity, there are parking facilities available, easing the arrival of those traveling by land.
With an approximate length of one hundred meters, this beach stands out for its fine sand, providing a pleasant environment for moments of relaxation by the Atlantic. Given its more compact size, the beach takes on an intimate character, resembling a more secluded and welcoming cove.
It is important to note that this is an unsupervised bathing area, which gives the experience a more rustic and genuine touch, away from busier beaches.
Praia Ribeira das Tainhas has a strong connection to the local community, serving as a meeting and leisure spot for residents of the area. This characteristic contributes to a relaxed and authentic atmosphere, where one can experience the unique local life of the parish.
The name of the beach and the locality refers to the stream that flows into the sea there, and which, in times past, formed pools at its mouth, attracting numerous mullets (tainhas). This historical and natural aspect underscores the profound connection of the place to its original geographical features and to the traditions associated with coastal life in the Azores.
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Coordinates DD: 37.7164802,-25.4102986
Coordinates DMS: 37°42'59.3"N 25°24'37.1"W
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