Praia do Pego
Grândola, Setúbal · Alentejo
About the Beach
Praia do Pego is an isolated beach on the Alentejo coast, with a vast expanse of almost virgin white sand, preserved dunes and an untouched natural setting. Reached by a dirt track through the pine wood, its visitor numbers are low, guaranteeing an experience of total tranquillity. Its clean water and the wild beauty of the landscape make it a well-kept secret among lovers of deserted beaches.
Length: 6.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia do Pego have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Pego has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Pego hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia do Pego holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia do Pego?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Pego.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Pego?
The bathing season at Praia do Pego runs officially from 30 May to 30 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 do Pego?
Yes — Praia do Pego 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 do Pego?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Pego specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 30 May to 30 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 Grândola town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-19
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