Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa
Caldas da Rainha, Leiria · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa is in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, district of Leiria, in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley 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
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 05:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 04:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa?
The bathing season at Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa 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 Foz do Arelho-Lagoa?
Yes — Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa 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 Foz do Arelho-Lagoa?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Foz do Arelho-Lagoa 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 13 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 Caldas da Rainha town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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