Praia da Madalena Sul
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto · Norte
About the Beach
Praia da Madalena Sul is a Gaia coastline beach with good infrastructure, between Lavadores and Miramar. The atmosphere is family-friendly and well equipped, with a good range of restaurants and supporting services. Regular waves and proximity to Porto make it very accessible and popular during the summer.
Length: 1.2 km
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 Porto, Serra do Pilar, 6.5 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia da Madalena Sul have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Madalena Sul has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Madalena Sul hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia da Madalena Sul holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia da Madalena Sul?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia da Madalena Sul.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Madalena Sul?
The bathing season at Praia da Madalena Sul runs officially from 13 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 Madalena Sul?
Yes — Praia da Madalena Sul 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 Praia da Madalena Sul?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Madalena Sul specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 13 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 Vila Nova de Gaia town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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