Porta Maria
Porta Maria is one of the nicest beaches on the island.  This beach is maintained with a fee as you enter.  But it is great for snorkeling.  I was able to see many different kinds of coral. As with all the beaches with calm waters and nice sandy beaches, they all face southward towards South America..
The first and second pictures face east-ward.  The third picture is the bar and grill.
The last picture is facing westward.