Praia do Almoxarife
This civil parish on the island of Faial in the Azores, Praia do Almoxarife sits on a long black sand beach that has made it a summer destination for the wider Horta municipality. Backed by mountain terrain with scenic viewpoints, it also served as the beachhead of early settlement on the island.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Praia do Almoxarife: quick answers
Where is Praia do Almoxarife?
Praia do Almoxarife is in Portugal.
How do you get to Praia do Almoxarife?
The nearest airport is Horta (HOR), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Praia do Almoxarife?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is December, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Praia do Almoxarife?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 8 restaurants, 7 cafés and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Praia do Almoxarife?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Praia do Norte, Feteira and Castelo Branco.