Dragão Vermelho
Almada, Setúbal · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Dragão Vermelho is a beach in Almada, in the district of Setúbal, 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
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 Almada, P.Rainha, 3.4 km from here, at 22:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dragão Vermelho have a lifeguard?
Yes — Dragão Vermelho has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Dragão Vermelho hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Dragão Vermelho holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Dragão Vermelho?
Yes, there is parking near Dragão Vermelho.
When is the bathing season at Dragão Vermelho?
The bathing season at Dragão Vermelho runs officially from 1 June to 30 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 Dragão Vermelho?
Yes — Dragão Vermelho 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 Dragão Vermelho?
We have no confirmed information for Dragão Vermelho specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 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 Almada town council or the signs on site.
Information
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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