Praia de Santa Cruz
Torres Vedras, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Santa Cruz is one of the largest and most dynamic beaches in the Torres Vedras municipality, with a long stretch of sand, good surf waves and a town with its own personality. The São Vicente fort, rising on the headland, is a historical landmark that dominates the landscape of this west-facing beach. The natural and cultural setting makes Santa Cruz one of the most complete bathing destinations on the coast north of Lisbon.
Length: 2.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities confirmed by Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras, which reviewed this page at our request.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Santa Cruz (Aeródromo), 1 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 Santa Cruz have a lifeguard?
Praia de Santa Cruz does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Santa Cruz hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Santa Cruz holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Santa Cruz?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Santa Cruz.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Santa Cruz?
The bathing season at Praia de Santa Cruz runs officially from 13 June to 13 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Santa Cruz?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Santa Cruz. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Santa Cruz?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Santa Cruz 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 Torres Vedras town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-10
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