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Situated just by the city of Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel, the Praia de Santa Barbara is one of the best surfing beaches in the Azores. The conditions vary at different times of the year, so you'll need to keep an eye on the forecast and speak to other surfers to learn more, but if you come at the right time, you'll be able to ride some enormous waves and really test your surfing skills.
If you're not a surfer, you can still have fun climbing around the rocks or relaxing on the black sands of this beach. Praia de Santa Barbara Map
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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