Praia do Mar
Caldas da Rainha, Leiria · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Praia do Mar is a beach in Caldas da Rainha, in the district of Leiria, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia do Mar have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Mar has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Mar hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia do Mar holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia do Mar?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Mar.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Mar?
The bathing season at Praia do Mar 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 do Mar?
Yes — Praia do Mar 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 do Mar?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Mar 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 Caldas da Rainha town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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