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Lota

Vila Real de Santo António, Faro · Algarve

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Lota is a beach in Vila Real de Santo António, in the district of Faro, 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

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lota have a lifeguard?

Yes — Lota has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Lota hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Lota?

Yes, there is parking near Lota.

When is the bathing season at Lota?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Lota?

Yes — Lota has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictFaro

MunicipalityVila Real de Santo António

RegionAlgarve

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Lota

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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