The beach of Pelames, located in the municipality of Povoação, on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores, was banned for swimming. The decision was made by the local council after water quality analyses were carried out on the beach.
The results of these analyses indicated problems with the water quality, leading to the prohibition of the beach for swimming. This ban aims to protect the health of swimmers and visitors who frequent the beach.
The local council was the entity responsible for publicly communicating the beach closure. This situation affects a beach that is part of the bathing offer of the island of São Miguel, specifically the Povoação region.
The expected duration of the ban was not announced, with only the measure remaining in effect until new analyses confirm the recovery of the bathing water quality.
