Praia de Alqueirão
Terras de Bouro, Braga · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Alqueirão is in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities confirmed by Câmara Municipal de Terras de Bouro, which reviewed this page at our request.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Terras de Bouro/Barral (CIM), 11.9 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Alqueirão have a lifeguard?
Praia de Alqueirão does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Alqueirão hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Alqueirão does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Alqueirão?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Alqueirão.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Alqueirão?
The bathing season at Praia de Alqueirão 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 Alqueirão?
Yes — Praia de Alqueirão 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 Alqueirão?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Alqueirão 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 Terras de Bouro town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-18
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