Praia de Buarcos
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Buarcos is the northern beach of Figueira da Foz, next to the main beach but with a more fishing-village, traditional feel — arte xávega (beach-seine fishing) is still practised here. The atmosphere is more authentic and local than around the casino, with fishermen drying their nets and brightly coloured boats lined up on the sand. Water quality and the length of the sand make it a favourite with visitors.
Length: 2.0 km
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 Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 6.6 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 Buarcos have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Buarcos has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Buarcos hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Buarcos holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Buarcos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Buarcos.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Buarcos?
The bathing season at Praia de Buarcos 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 Praia de Buarcos?
Yes — Praia de Buarcos 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 Praia de Buarcos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Buarcos 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 Figueira da Foz town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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