Praia da Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia da Figueira da Foz is the largest urban beach on Portugal's central coast, with a long stretch of fine sand and a famous casino that gives it a unique status among Portuguese seaside resorts. Energetic waves make it a favourite with surfers, with international competitions held regularly. The city has kept a strong bathing tradition going back to the nineteenth century.
Length: 3.0 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 Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 8 km from here, at 23:00.
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 Figueira da Foz have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Figueira da Foz has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Figueira da Foz hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia da Figueira da Foz holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia da Figueira da Foz?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Figueira da Foz.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Figueira da Foz?
The bathing season at Praia da Figueira da Foz runs officially from 13 June to 13 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 Figueira da Foz?
Yes — Praia da Figueira da Foz 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 Figueira da Foz?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Figueira da Foz specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 13 June to 13 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 Figueira da Foz town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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