Praia de Bico
Murtosa, Aveiro · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Bico is in the municipality of Murtosa, district of Aveiro, in the Centre region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
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), 10.6 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 Praia de Bico have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Bico has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Bico hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Bico holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Bico?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Bico.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Bico?
The bathing season at Praia de Bico runs officially from 13 June to 15 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 Praia de Bico?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Bico. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Bico?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Bico 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 15 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 Murtosa town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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