Avencas
Cascais, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Avencas is a beach in Cascais, 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. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Oeiras / Vila Fria (CMO), 7 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 Avencas have a lifeguard?
Yes — Avencas has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Avencas hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Avencas holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Avencas?
Yes, there is parking near Avencas.
When is the bathing season at Avencas?
The bathing season at Avencas runs officially from 1 May to 30 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 Avencas?
Yes — Avencas 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 Avencas?
We have no confirmed information for Avencas specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 May to 30 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 Cascais town council or the signs on site.
Information
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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