Praia dos Coxos
Mafra, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia dos Coxos is in the municipality of Mafra, district of Lisbon, next to Ericeira. It is a coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025, a rating it has held without interruption since 2014.
APA lists it as a bathing area with waves of special value and records a risk of cliff collapse, so keep your distance from the base of the cliffs. It has lifeguard supervision during the bathing season and parking, but no toilets, showers or beach facilities.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia dos Coxos have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia dos Coxos has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia dos Coxos hold a Blue Flag?
Praia dos Coxos does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia dos Coxos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia dos Coxos.
When is the bathing season at Praia dos Coxos?
The bathing season at Praia dos Coxos 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 dos Coxos?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia dos Coxos. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia dos Coxos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia dos Coxos 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 Mafra town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-13
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