Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira
Sesimbra, Setúbal · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira is one of a kind, with a freshwater lagoon separated from the sea by a narrow sand strip, offering bathing in both the ocean and the lagoon. The variety of settings — Atlantic waves and the calm water of the lagoon — draws families with children and bathers with different preferences. The area is protected and supports notable biodiversity.
Length: 2.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Almada, P.Rainha, 12.5 km from here, at 22:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira?
The bathing season at Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira runs officially from 4 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 da Lagoa de Albufeira?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 4 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 Sesimbra town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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