Praia de Carcavelos
Cascais, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Carcavelos is the largest beach on the Cascais line and one of the most popular in the Lisbon metropolitan area, with a long stretch of golden sand and excellent surfing conditions. Its proximity to Lisbon and the excellent train link make it very accessible, drawing thousands of bathers on summer days. Consistent waves and the on-beach surf school attract practitioners of every level.
Length: 1.8 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 Oeiras / Vila Fria (CMO), 6.1 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Livecam by BeachCam (MEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Carcavelos have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Carcavelos has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Carcavelos hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Carcavelos holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Carcavelos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Carcavelos.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Carcavelos?
The bathing season at Praia de Carcavelos 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 Praia de Carcavelos?
Yes — Praia de Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Carcavelos 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.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20
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