Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande
Mértola, Beja · Alentejo
About the Beach
Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande is in the municipality of Mértola, district of Beja, in the Alentejo region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
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 Mértola, Vale Formoso, 9.6 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande?
The bathing season at Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande runs officially from 30 May 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 de Albufeira da Tapada Grande?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande 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 de Albufeira da Tapada Grande?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Albufeira da Tapada Grande specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 30 May 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 Mértola town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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