Praia de Fonte do Cortiço
Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal · Alentejo
About the Beach
Praia de Fonte do Cortiço is in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém, district of Setúbal, in the Alentejo 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 Sines, 11.4 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 Fonte do Cortiço have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Fonte do Cortiço has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Fonte do Cortiço hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Fonte do Cortiço holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Fonte do Cortiço?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Fonte do Cortiço.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Fonte do Cortiço?
The bathing season at Praia de Fonte do Cortiço runs officially from 13 June to 15 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 Fonte do Cortiço?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Fonte do Cortiço. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Fonte do Cortiço?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Fonte do Cortiço 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 15 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 Santiago do Cacém town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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