Lota
Vila Real de Santo António, Faro · Algarve
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
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
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 Castro Marim (RN Sapal), 7.8 km from here, at 09:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 10:30.
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 at Lota runs officially from 1 June 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 Lota?
Yes — Lota 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 Lota?
We have no confirmed information for Lota specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June 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 Vila Real de Santo António town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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