Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas
Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal · Alentejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas is a beach in Santiago do Cacém, in the district of Setúbal, 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
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Sines, 14.3 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 Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas have a lifeguard?
Yes — Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas?
Yes, there is parking near Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas.
When is the bathing season at Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas?
The bathing season at Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas runs officially from 13 June to 15 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 Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas?
We have no confirmed information for Monte Velho-Porto das Carretas 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 15 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 Santiago do Cacém town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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