CoastalAccessible

Praia de São Paio

Ílhavo, Aveiro · Centro

Excellent(2024)

About the Beach

Praia de São Paio sits between Costa Nova and Mira, with a long stretch of fine sand and well-preserved dunes that create a very pleasant natural setting. Regular waves suit intermediate surfers and amenities are solid. The absence of major development nearby keeps the landscape relatively natural.

Length: 4.0 km

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard
Toilets
Showers
Parking
Food & drink
Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2024)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de São Paio have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia de São Paio has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia de São Paio hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de São Paio does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de São Paio?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de São Paio.

When is the bathing season at Praia de São Paio?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de São Paio?

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

Information

TypeCoastal
DistrictAveiro
MunicipalityÍlhavo
RegionCentro
Sand typeFine sand
POC classificationSemi-natural
Length4.0 km

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Praia de São Paio

Sources

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Last updated: 2026-04-30

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