Murtinheira
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Murtinheira is a beach in Figueira da Foz, in the district of Coimbra, 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. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 10.8 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 Murtinheira have a lifeguard?
Yes — Murtinheira has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Murtinheira hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Murtinheira holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Murtinheira?
Yes, there is parking near Murtinheira.
When is the bathing season at Murtinheira?
The bathing season at Murtinheira 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 Murtinheira?
Yes — Murtinheira 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 Murtinheira?
We have no confirmed information for Murtinheira 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 Figueira da Foz town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-19
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