Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal

Zona Balnear Santa Cruz (Calheta)

Certified since 2026

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Excellent

Region

Azores

Certification history

Blue Flag certification — 2026

Field notes — quick answers

Is Zona Balnear Santa Cruz (Calheta) Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Yes — Zona Balnear Santa Cruz (Calheta) in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal holds Blue Flag certification (2026), first awarded in 2026. Certification is seasonal, and we track each year's award as national juries publish it.

Where is Zona Balnear Santa Cruz (Calheta)?

Zona Balnear Santa Cruz (Calheta) is in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, in the Azores region of Portugal. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.