Praia Grande
Sintra, Lisboa · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia Grande, in Sintra, is one of the longest and most wave-battered beaches on the Lisbon coast, with high-quality waves that have made it a benchmark for surf and bodyboard. Set within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, it keeps an exceptional natural setting of cliffs, rocky headlands and the wild beauty typical of this coast. The natural rock pools are popular at low tide.
Length: 1.6 km
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 Cabo da Roca, 3.9 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 Grande have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia Grande has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia Grande hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia Grande holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia Grande?
Yes, there is parking near Praia Grande.
When is the bathing season at Praia Grande?
The bathing season at Praia Grande runs officially from 30 May 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 Grande?
Yes — Praia Grande 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 Grande?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Grande specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 30 May 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 Sintra town council or the signs on site.
Information
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
Spotted any incorrect or missing information?
