Praia da Costa da Caparica
Almada, Setúbal · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Costa da Caparica is Lisbon's great urban beach, with around 30 kilometres of sand south of the River Tagus, served by a beach tram that distributes bathers along the dozens of numbered sections. Powerful waves make it a highly regarded surf destination, with several schools and international competitions. Proximity to Lisbon and excellent facilities make it one of the busiest beaches in Portugal.
Length: 30.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Almada, P.Rainha, 4.1 km from here, at 22:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Livecam by BeachCam (MEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia da Costa da Caparica have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Costa da Caparica has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Costa da Caparica hold a Blue Flag?
Praia da Costa da Caparica does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia da Costa da Caparica?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Costa da Caparica.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Costa da Caparica?
The bathing season at Praia da Costa da Caparica runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia da Costa da Caparica?
Yes — Praia da Costa da Caparica has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia da Costa da Caparica?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Costa da Caparica specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Almada town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-19
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