Beaches in Braga

22 beaches · North

Map of beaches in Braga

RiverBlue Flag

Prado Faial

Vila Verde, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Prado Faial is a beach in Vila Verde, in the district of Braga, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Praia da Apúlia
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Praia da Apúlia

Esposende, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Praia da Apúlia is a long beach on the Esposende coast, with fine sand and good surf conditions, very popular with residents of Braga and Barcelos during the summer. The village of Apúlia has a strong cultural identity, known for its wicker craft and the embroidery traditional to the Minho region. The beach keeps a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Praia de Adaúfe
RiverBlue Flag

Praia de Adaúfe

Braga, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Praia de Adaúfe is in the municipality of Braga, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Albufeira de Queimadela
LakeBlue Flag

Praia de Albufeira de Queimadela

Fafe, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Albufeira de Queimadela is in the municipality of Fafe, district of Braga, in the North region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Albufeira do Ermal
Lake

Praia de Albufeira do Ermal

Vieira do Minho, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Albufeira do Ermal is in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, district of Braga, in the North region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Alqueirão
River

Praia de Alqueirão

Terras de Bouro, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Alqueirão is in the municipality of Terras de Bouro, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Cavadinho
River

Praia de Cavadinho

Braga, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Cavadinho is in the municipality of Braga, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Cavez
River

Praia de Cavez

Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Cavez is in the municipality of Cabeceiras de Basto, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Esposende
Coastal

Praia de Esposende

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Esposende is the central beach of this Minho coastal city, with solid amenities and a lively summer atmosphere. The city of Esposende has a beautiful historic centre, and the River Cávado nearby creates an estuary of great scenic and ecological value. Water quality and easy access make it very popular in the region.

Praia de Marinhas
Coastal

Praia de Marinhas

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Marinhas is a beach on the Esposende coast with good conditions for bathing and water sports, in a quieter setting than the busier Ofir beaches. The area is known for vinho verde production and for agricultural fields that reach close to the coast, creating a unique rural landscape. Water quality and the length of the sand are its main draws.

Praia de Marinhas-Cepães
CoastalBlue Flag

Praia de Marinhas-Cepães

Esposende, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Praia de Marinhas-Cepães is in the municipality of Esposende, district of Braga, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Merelim S. Paio
River

Praia de Merelim S. Paio

Braga, Braga

GoodAccessible

Praia de Merelim S. Paio is in the municipality of Braga, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Navarra
River

Praia de Navarra

Braga, Braga

Good

Praia de Navarra is in the municipality of Braga, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ofir
CoastalBlue Flag

Praia de Ofir

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Ofir is one of the most popular beaches on the Minho coast, with impressive dunes, pine trees and the River Cávado estuary forming a natural space of great beauty. Surf conditions are excellent and the historic Ofir resort, a bathing destination for northern Portugal, rounds out the offer with quality accommodation and dining. Landscape beauty and the diversity of settings — sea, river and pine wood — make it unique.

Praia de Pombal
River

Praia de Pombal

Vieira do Minho, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Pombal is in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ponte do Bico
RiverBlue Flag

Praia de Ponte do Bico

Braga, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Praia de Ponte do Bico is in the municipality of Braga, district of Braga, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ramalha
Coastal

Praia de Ramalha

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Ramalha is in the municipality of Esposende, district of Braga, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Rio de Moinhos
Coastal

Praia de Rio de Moinhos

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Rio de Moinhos is in the municipality of Esposende, district of Braga, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Suave Mar
CoastalBlue Flag

Praia de Suave Mar

Esposende, Braga

Excellent

Praia de Suave Mar is in the municipality of Esposende, district of Braga, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

River

Praia de Verim

Póvoa de Lanhoso, Braga

ExcellentAccessible

Praia de Verim is in the municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso, district of Braga, in the Norte region. River beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.

Praia Fluvial de Moimenta
River

Praia Fluvial de Moimenta

Terras de Bouro, Braga

No data

Praia Fluvial de Moimenta, also known as Praia Fluvial do Rio Homem, sits on the river Homem, in the parish of Moimenta, municipality of Terras de Bouro. It lies along the Ecovia do Rio Homem, a 2.8 km walking trail that forms part of the Passadiços de Terras de Bouro, running between Costa D'Além and the Ribeiro da Devesa. It has toilets, parking, a snack bar, a picnic area and reduced-mobility access, facilities reported by the municipality of Terras de Bouro. It is not part of the APA's official bathing water register, so it has no official water quality classification. Location supplied by the municipality of Terras de Bouro.

River

Praia Fluvial de Valdosende

Terras de Bouro, Braga

No data

Praia Fluvial de Valdosende sits on the Cávado river, in the municipality of Terras de Bouro. It is not part of the APA's official bathing water register, so it has no official water quality classification and no bathing season set by decree.