Praia de Formosa
Torres Vedras, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Formosa is in the municipality of Torres Vedras, district of Lisbon, in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities confirmed by Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras, which reviewed this page at our request. Source provided by the municipality
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Santa Cruz (Aeródromo), 0.9 km from here, at 07:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 08:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Formosa have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Formosa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Formosa hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Formosa holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Formosa?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Formosa.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Formosa?
The bathing season at Praia de Formosa runs officially from 13 June to 13 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 Formosa?
Yes — Praia de Formosa 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 Praia de Formosa?
Outside the bathing season dogs are allowed at Praia de Formosa; during the bathing season, which runs from 13 June to 13 September 2026, they are not.
Information
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-10
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