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Praia Velha

Marinha Grande, Leiria · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia Velha is in the municipality of Marinha Grande, district of Leiria, in the Centre region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia Velha have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia Velha has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia Velha hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Praia Velha holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Praia Velha?

Yes, there is parking near Praia Velha.

When is the bathing season at Praia Velha?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Velha?

Yes — Praia Velha has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictLeiria

MunicipalityMarinha Grande

RegionCentro

Sand typeFine sand

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Praia Velha

Sources

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Last updated: 2026-06-01

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