CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Farol

Odemira, Beja · Alentejo

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Farol is a beach in Odemira, in the district of Beja, 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 Farol have a lifeguard?

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

Does Farol hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Farol?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Farol.

When is the bathing season at Farol?

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 Farol?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictBeja

MunicipalityOdemira

RegionAlentejo

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Farol

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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