Praia do Norte
Portugal · AzoresPT
Civil parish in Azores, Portugal
Praia do Norte is a civil parish of the municipality of Horta, located along the northern coast between Cedros and Capelo, on the Portuguese island of Faial, in the archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 250, in an area of 13.85 square kilometres (5.35 mi2). It is the least populous parish on the island, reached along the Estrada Regional E.R.1-1ª regional roadway from the urban centre of Horta. It contains the localities Cerca, Fajã and Praia do Norte.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 259
- Coordinates
- 38.600, -28.761
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
Overview of Praia do Norte
Part of Azores, Portugal, Praia do Norte is a small settlement. Population figures land around 259. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards adventure, water sports and nature.
Things to do in Praia do Norte
Adventure in Praia do Norte
(4)Praia do Norte's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. All of it is drawn from Praia do Norte's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Praia do Norte
(4)Praia do Norte records Bodyboard, Surf, Water Skiing and Water Sports under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Praia do Norte. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Praia do Norte
(2)Our data lists Beaches and Scenic Roads as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Praia do Norte's own activity tags.
Culture in Praia do Norte
(1)On the culture side, Praia do Norte offers Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Praia do Norte. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Praia do Norte
(1)Our data lists Slopes as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Praia do Norte's own activity tags.
Wellness in Praia do Norte
(1)Wellness in Praia do Norte covers Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Praia do Norte's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Praia do Norte
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Azores first, then drive or cycle into Praia do Norte. The local time zone is Atlantic/Azores.
Similar destinations
Places near Praia do Norte that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praia do Norte known for?
- Praia do Norte is mainly a destination for adventure, water sports and nature, set in Azores, Portugal with around 259 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Praia do Norte?
- You can plan around Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks and Bodyboard in Praia do Norte. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Praia do Norte?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Praia do Norte located?
- Administratively, Praia do Norte sits in Azores, Portugal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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