Praia de São Jacinto
Aveiro, Aveiro · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de São Jacinto is reached by ferry from Aveiro, which gives it a partial isolation that preserves its unique natural setting. The São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve, adjacent to the beach, is one of Portugal's most important sites for the conservation of coastal dune flora and fauna. The combination of a quality Atlantic beach and protected nature makes it a very special destination.
Length: 5.0 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 Aveiro (Universidade), 8.3 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 São Jacinto have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de São Jacinto has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de São Jacinto hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de São Jacinto holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de São Jacinto?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de São Jacinto.
When is the bathing season at Praia de São Jacinto?
The bathing season at Praia de São Jacinto runs officially from 4 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 São Jacinto?
Yes — Praia de São Jacinto 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 São Jacinto?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de São Jacinto specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 4 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 Aveiro town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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