CoastalBlue Flag 2026

Nazaré

Nazaré, Leiria · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Nazaré is a beach in Nazaré, in the district of Leiria, 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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nazaré have a lifeguard?

Yes — Nazaré has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Nazaré hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Nazaré holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Nazaré?

Yes, there is parking near Nazaré.

When is the bathing season at Nazaré?

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 Nazaré?

Yes — Nazaré has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictLeiria

MunicipalityNazaré

RegionCentro

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Nazaré

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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