Praia de Madalena Norte
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Madalena Norte is in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, district of Porto, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Madalena Norte have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Madalena Norte has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Madalena Norte hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Madalena Norte holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Madalena Norte?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Madalena Norte.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Madalena Norte?
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 Praia de Madalena Norte?
Yes — Praia de Madalena Norte has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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