Galé-Fontainhas
Grândola, Setúbal · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
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About the Beach
Galé-Fontainhas is a beach in Grândola, in the district of Setúbal, 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
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 01:45.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Galé-Fontainhas have a lifeguard?
Yes — Galé-Fontainhas has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Galé-Fontainhas hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Galé-Fontainhas holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Galé-Fontainhas?
Yes, there is parking near Galé-Fontainhas.
When is the bathing season at Galé-Fontainhas?
The bathing season at Galé-Fontainhas runs officially from 30 May to 30 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 Galé-Fontainhas?
Yes — Galé-Fontainhas 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 Galé-Fontainhas?
We have no confirmed information for Galé-Fontainhas specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 30 May to 30 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 Grândola town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-19
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