Praia Formosa – Santa Maria

“Praia Formosa is one of the most frequented beaches and enjoyed the beautiful island of Santa Maria, Azores.

Located delightful south coast, has calm and crystalline waters and fine sand and clear, in contrast with the other small islands of sand dark and small, and its Bay Nature Reserve classified as such its importance and natural beauty.

Also in the bay lies the Fort of São João Baptista, or Castle Beach, once for the coastal defense of violent pirate attacks, but now in ruins.”