Praia de Marreco
Matosinhos, Porto · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Marreco is in the municipality of Matosinhos, 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 Marreco have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Marreco has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Marreco hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Marreco holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Marreco?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Marreco.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Marreco?
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 Marreco?
Yes — Praia de Marreco 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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