Praia de São Pedro de Moel
Marinha Grande, Leiria · Centro
About the Beach
São Pedro de Moel is one of Portugal's most picturesque and literary beaches, immortalised by the poet Afonso Lopes Vieira who lived here and wrote part of his work in the village. The charming village, with brightly painted wooden houses surrounded by the Leiria Forest — one of the oldest planted pine woods in the world — creates a unique atmosphere. The beach, with its breakwater and low cliffs, has an irresistible retro charm.
Length: 600 m
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 São Pedro de Moel, 0.6 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 Moel have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de São Pedro de Moel has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de São Pedro de Moel hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de São Pedro de Moel holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de São Pedro de Moel?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de São Pedro de Moel.
When is the bathing season at Praia de São Pedro de Moel?
The bathing season at Praia de São Pedro de Moel 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 de São Pedro de Moel?
Yes — Praia de São Pedro de Moel 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 Moel?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de São Pedro de Moel 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 Marinha Grande town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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