Praia de Codixeira
Póvoa de Varzim, Porto · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Codixeira is in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, district of Porto, in the North 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 Esposende (CIM), 9.8 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 Codixeira have a lifeguard?
Praia de Codixeira does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Codixeira hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Codixeira does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Codixeira?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Codixeira.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Codixeira?
The bathing season at Praia de Codixeira 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 Codixeira?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Codixeira. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Codixeira?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Codixeira 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 Póvoa de Varzim town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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