CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Forte do Cão

Caminha, Viana do Castelo · Norte

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Forte do Cão is a beach in Caminha, in the district of Viana do Castelo, 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

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Forte do Cão have a lifeguard?

Yes — Forte do Cão has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Forte do Cão hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Forte do Cão?

Yes, there is parking near Forte do Cão.

When is the bathing season at Forte do Cão?

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 Forte do Cão?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictViana do Castelo

MunicipalityCaminha

RegionNorte

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Forte do Cão

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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