Coastal

Praia de Costinha

Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Costinha 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

LifeguardTo confirm

ToiletsTo confirm

ShowersTo confirm

ParkingTo confirm

Food & drinkTo confirm

AccessibleTo confirm

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Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Costinha have a lifeguard?

We don’t yet have confirmation about a lifeguard at Praia de Costinha. Always take care when swimming.

Does Praia de Costinha hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Costinha does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Costinha?

We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Costinha.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Costinha?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de Costinha?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictCoimbra

MunicipalityFigueira da Foz

RegionCentro

Sand typeFine sand

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Praia de Costinha

Sources

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Last updated: 2024-12-01

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