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