Barra Sul
Ílhavo, Aveiro · Centro
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Barra Sul is a beach in Ílhavo, in the district of Aveiro, 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 Aveiro (Universidade), 7.7 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 Barra Sul have a lifeguard?
Yes — Barra Sul has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Barra Sul hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Barra Sul holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Barra Sul?
Yes, there is parking near Barra Sul.
When is the bathing season at Barra Sul?
The bathing season at Barra Sul 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 Barra Sul?
Yes — Barra Sul 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 Barra Sul?
We have no confirmed information for Barra Sul 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 Ílhavo town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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