Areia Branca - Foz
Lourinhã, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Areia Branca - Foz is a beach in Lourinhã, in the district of Lisbon, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Santa Cruz (Aeródromo), 15.8 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Areia Branca - Foz have a lifeguard?
Yes — Areia Branca - Foz has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Areia Branca - Foz hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Areia Branca - Foz holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Areia Branca - Foz?
Yes, there is parking near Areia Branca - Foz.
When is the bathing season at Areia Branca - Foz?
The bathing season at Areia Branca - Foz runs officially from 20 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 Areia Branca - Foz?
Yes — Areia Branca - 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 Areia Branca - Foz?
We have no confirmed information for Areia Branca - Foz specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 20 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 Lourinhã town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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