A Praia do Calhau da Areia
São Miguel Island
"Leg day first. Fun later."
Rui's experience
This is a very tiny beach and getting there is a pain in the ass. A lot of steps. A big staircase. You go down forever and you already know the way back up is going to hurt. But… it’s worth it. There’s a big rock right in the water, super close to shore. Swim for like 30 seconds, maybe a minute, and you’re there. The best part is that the rock has steps carved into it, so you can climb up and jump back into the water. Kids love it. Adults too, even if they pretend not to. Not a beach to lie down all day. This one is about movement and fun.
Pros
- Big rock you can swim to and jump from
- Great fun for kids
Cons
- Tons of steps
- Going back up sucks
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