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    Praia da Pedreira

    São Miguel Island

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    "No bar. No lifeguard. No people. Just nature."

    Rui's experience

    This is one of the most untouched beaches on the island. No facilities, no lifeguard, no noise, no BS. If you’re looking for a wild, nature-first beach, this is it.

    Getting there is part of the deal. You need to go down around 260 steps to reach the beach. Not hard, but enough to scare lazy people away. Which is great.

    The water is amazing, clear, clean, and perfect for snorkeling. It’s the kind of beach that feels almost virgin, where you don’t do much besides swim, snorkel, and shut up.

    Pros

    • Wild and untouched
    • Amazing water
    • Great for snorkeling

    Cons

    • 260 steps to access
    • No facilities
    • No lifeguard

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