Praia de Fraga da Pegada
Macedo de Cavaleiros, Bragança · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Fraga da Pegada is in the municipality of Macedo de Cavaleiros, district of Bragança, in the North region. River 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 Macedo Cavaleiros, Bagueixe, 9.9 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Fraga da Pegada have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Fraga da Pegada has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Fraga da Pegada hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Fraga da Pegada holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Fraga da Pegada?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Fraga da Pegada.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Fraga da Pegada?
The bathing season at Praia de Fraga da Pegada 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 Fraga da Pegada?
Yes — Praia de Fraga da Pegada 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 Fraga da Pegada?
No. Dogs are not allowed at Praia de Fraga da Pegada.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-12
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