Maritime authorities are searching for a 28-year-old man who went missing while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach in Aljezur. The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional or AMN) launched the operation after the individual reportedly encountered difficulties in the water.
Search underway for missing paddleboarder in Aljezur
Monday, 27 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The AMN (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) is the national maritime authority responsible for coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, and enforcing maritime safety laws in Portugal. It operates under the Ministry of National Defense and works closely with the Portuguese Navy to manage safety at sea and on beaches.
4 sources
- Maritime Police search for stand-up paddleboarder in Aljezurcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezurportugalresident.com ·
- Stand-up paddleboarder missing off the coast of Arrifana in the Algarvecmjornal.pt ·
- Search teams look for young man in the sea off Aljezur beachobservador.pt ·
