Guincho Norte
Cascais, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Guincho Norte is a beach in Cascais, in the district of Lisbon, 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
Measured at the IPMA station in Cabo Raso, 2.6 km from here, at 00:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 02:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Guincho Norte have a lifeguard?
Yes — Guincho Norte has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Guincho Norte hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Guincho Norte holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Guincho Norte?
Yes, there is parking near Guincho Norte.
When is the bathing season at Guincho Norte?
The bathing season at Guincho Norte runs officially from 1 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 Guincho Norte?
Yes — Guincho Norte 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 Guincho Norte?
We have no confirmed information for Guincho Norte specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 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 Cascais town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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