Praia de Quiaios
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Quiaios is a long beach north of Figueira da Foz, surrounded by pine trees and dunes, with regular waves that attract surfers from across the central region. The atmosphere is calmer than the main Figueira beach and is much appreciated by families looking for more space and fewer crowds. The pine-forest setting and the water quality are its main draws.
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 Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 11.3 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 Praia de Quiaios have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Quiaios has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Quiaios hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Quiaios holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Quiaios?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Quiaios.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Quiaios?
The bathing season at Praia de Quiaios 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 Quiaios?
Yes — Praia de Quiaios 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 Quiaios?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Quiaios 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: 2026-06-01
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