CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Granja

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto · Norte

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Granja is a beach in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the district of Porto, 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

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Granja have a lifeguard?

Granja does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Granja hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Granja?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Granja.

When is the bathing season at Granja?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Granja?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictPorto

MunicipalityVila Nova de Gaia

RegionNorte

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Granja

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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