CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Cortegaça

Ovar, Aveiro · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Cortegaça is a beach in Ovar, in the district of Aveiro, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cortegaça have a lifeguard?

Cortegaça does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Cortegaça hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Cortegaça holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Cortegaça?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Cortegaça.

When is the bathing season at Cortegaça?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Cortegaça?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Cortegaça. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictAveiro

MunicipalityOvar

RegionCentro

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Cortegaça

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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