CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Maria Luísa

Albufeira, Faro · Algarve

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Maria Luísa is a beach in Albufeira, 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 Maria Luísa have a lifeguard?

Yes — Maria Luísa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Maria Luísa hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Maria Luísa?

Yes, there is parking near Maria Luísa.

When is the bathing season at Maria Luísa?

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 Maria Luísa?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictFaro

MunicipalityAlbufeira

RegionAlgarve

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Maria Luísa

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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