Praia de Albufeira do Ermal
Vieira do Minho, Braga · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Albufeira do Ermal is in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, district of Braga, in the North 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 Cabeceiras de Basto, 14.3 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Albufeira do Ermal have a lifeguard?
Praia de Albufeira do Ermal does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Albufeira do Ermal hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Albufeira do Ermal does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Albufeira do Ermal?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Albufeira do Ermal.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Albufeira do Ermal?
The bathing season at Praia de Albufeira do Ermal runs officially from 13 June to 13 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Albufeira do Ermal?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira do Ermal 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 do Ermal?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Albufeira do Ermal 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 Vieira do Minho town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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