Praia da Conceição, Faial

Name: Praia da Conceição
Address: Faial, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Faial

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Facts and practical information

Conceição Beach is a beach located within Horta Bay, in the parish of Conceição, municipality of Horta, island of Faial archipelago of the Azores.

This beach presents itself with a beautiful sandy beach of light brown sand with a markedly volcanic origin. It is located within the city of Horta, next to the headland of Ponta da Espalamaca. On this beach flows the Ribeira da Conceição, an important watercourse that crosses the city of Horta.

This place, and the fact that it is located within the city of Horta and also next to the Conceição Park, makes it very popular with bathers.

Coordinates: 38°32'34"N, 28°37'10"W

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Praia da Conceição – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanical Garden of Faial, Palacete of Pilar, Santa Maria Natural Park, Military Battery of Espalamaca.

1.2 miNW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Botanical Garden of Faial, Horta
31 min walk • The Botanical Garden of Faial is an ecological garden, component of the Faial Nature Park, established in 1986 to educate and protect the biodiversity common on Faial, an island of the Azores archipelago.
0.5 miNW
Manor house
Palacete of Pilar, Faial
14 min walk • The Residence of Pilar is a Baroque-era residence, now in complete ruins, on Lomba do Pilar in the civil parish of Conceição, municipality of Horta, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
0.8 miSW
Park
Santa Maria Natural Park, Horta
21 min walk • Santa Maria Natural Park is a protected area on Santa Maria Island in the Azores. The park was created by the Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar, of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores to better manage the protected areas of Santa Maria Island.
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Military Battery of Espalamaca, Faial
18 min walk • The Military Battery of Espalamaca, also known as the Position of Espalamaca or the Fort of Espalamaca, is located over the promontory of Espalamaca, civil parish of Conceição, municipality of Horta, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
0.8 miSW
Park
Nature Park of Flores, Horta
21 min walk • The Nature Park of Flores, or simply Flores Nature Park, developed from the intention of better managing the protected areas of the island of Flores, and was instituted by the Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar, of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores.
~1870 ftW
Tower
Torre do Relógio, Horta
10 min walk • The Clock Tower is currently a monument and what remains of a Portuguese Christian religious temple located in the parish of Matriz, municipality of Horta, on the island of Faial, in the Azores archipelago.
0.4 miW
Park
Jardim Florêncio Terra, Horta
10 min walk • The Florêncio Terra Garden is a garden located in the city of Horta, Faial Island, Azores Archipelago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praia da Conceição?

Nearby attractions include Torre do Relógio, Horta (10 min walk), Jardim Florêncio Terra, Horta (10 min walk), Palacete of Pilar, Faial (14 min walk), Military Battery of Espalamaca, Faial (18 min walk).

How to get to Praia da Conceição by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praia da Conceição:

Bus

Avenida Marginal • Lines: Linha Amarela, Linha Azul, Linha Verde, Linha Vermelha (5 min walk)
Terminal Marítimo • Lines: Linha Amarela, Linha Vermelha (5 min walk)

Praia da Conceição, Faial

Facts and practical information

Praia da Conceição – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Botanical Garden of Faial, Horta

Palacete of Pilar, Faial

Santa Maria Natural Park, Horta

Military Battery of Espalamaca, Faial

Nature Park of Flores, Horta

Torre do Relógio, Horta

Jardim Florêncio Terra, Horta

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praia da Conceição?

How to get to Praia da Conceição by public transport?