Praia de Costa de Lavos
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Costa de Lavos is in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra, in the Centre 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 Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 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 Costa de Lavos have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Costa de Lavos has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Costa de Lavos hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Costa de Lavos holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Costa de Lavos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Costa de Lavos.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Costa de Lavos?
The bathing season at Praia de Costa de Lavos 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 Costa de Lavos?
Yes — Praia de Costa de Lavos 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 Costa de Lavos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Costa de Lavos 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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