Praia do Porto Novo
Torres Vedras, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia do Porto Novo is a long, well-equipped beach in the Torres Vedras municipality, with a wide stretch of sand and good surf conditions. Its location in a less crowded area than the Cascais line ensures a calmer atmosphere and it is very popular with residents of the Lisbon and Leiria regions. The nearby sports and watersports complex adds to the local offer.
Length: 2.5 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
What Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras says
Com barracas de praia e colmos para alugar durante a época balnear.
Gaivotas e caiaques para aluguer durante a época balnear.
Com estabelecimentos hoteleiros
Text supplied by the municipality, in Portuguese, reproduced as received.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Santa Cruz (Aeródromo), 6.1 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 do Porto Novo have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Porto Novo has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Porto Novo hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia do Porto Novo holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia do Porto Novo?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Porto Novo.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Porto Novo?
The bathing season at Praia do Porto Novo 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 Porto Novo?
Yes — Praia do Porto Novo 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 Porto Novo?
Outside the bathing season dogs are allowed at Praia do Porto Novo; during the bathing season, which runs from 13 June to 13 September 2026, they are not.
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Last updated: 2026-08-10
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