Praia de Estela-barranha
Póvoa de Varzim, Porto · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Estela-barranha 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Estela-barranha have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Estela-barranha has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Estela-barranha hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Estela-barranha holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Estela-barranha?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Estela-barranha.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Estela-barranha?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Estela-barranha?
Yes — Praia de Estela-barranha has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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