Praia de São Pedro de Maceda
Ovar, Aveiro · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de São Pedro de Maceda is in the municipality of Ovar, district of Aveiro, in the Centre region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
What Câmara Municipal de Ovar says
"Praia São Pedro de Maceda"
Praia galardoada com Qualidade de Ouro
Com WC, Nadador Salvador/Vigilância durante a época balnear, Restauração, Duches durante a época balnear, Estacionamento, Proibido Cães/animais.
Text supplied by the municipality, in Portuguese, reproduced as received.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Espinho/Aeródromo, 6.2 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 Pedro de Maceda have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de São Pedro de Maceda has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de São Pedro de Maceda hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de São Pedro de Maceda does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de São Pedro de Maceda?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de São Pedro de Maceda.
When is the bathing season at Praia de São Pedro de Maceda?
The bathing season at Praia de São Pedro de Maceda runs officially from 13 June to 15 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 Pedro de Maceda?
Yes — Praia de São Pedro de Maceda 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 Pedro de Maceda?
No. Dogs are not allowed at Praia de São Pedro de Maceda.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-19
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