Aterro
Matosinhos, Porto · Norte
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Aterro is a beach in Matosinhos, in the district of Porto, 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. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Porto, Pedras Rubras (Aeródromo), 4 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 Aterro have a lifeguard?
Yes — Aterro has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Aterro hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Aterro holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Aterro?
Yes, there is parking near Aterro.
When is the bathing season at Aterro?
The bathing season at Aterro 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 Aterro?
Yes — Aterro 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 Aterro?
We have no confirmed information for Aterro 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 Matosinhos town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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