Praia de Cardigos
Mação, Santarém · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Cardigos is in the municipality of Mação, district of Santarém, in the Lisboa e Vale do Tejo region. River beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Proença-a-Nova, P.Moitas, 12.9 km from here, at 21:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Cardigos have a lifeguard?
Praia de Cardigos does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Cardigos hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Cardigos does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Cardigos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Cardigos.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Cardigos?
The bathing season at Praia de Cardigos runs officially from 13 June to 13 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Cardigos?
Yes — Praia de Cardigos 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 Cardigos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Cardigos 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 Mação town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-09-25
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