Praia de Mira
Mira, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Mira is known for its colourful, distinctive shelter houses — the palheiros — lined up next to the sand in a construction tradition unique to this stretch of coast. The Mira lagoon, next to the beach, offers an alternative of calm, warm water for visitors who want to avoid the Atlantic waves. The area is very popular for camping and with sport-fishing enthusiasts.
Length: 4.0 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 Dunas de Mira, 3.6 km from here, at 01:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 03:30.
Livecam by BeachCam (MEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Mira have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Mira has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Mira hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Mira holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Mira?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Mira.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Mira?
The bathing season at Praia de Mira 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 de Mira?
Yes — Praia de Mira 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 de Mira?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Mira 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 Mira town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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