Beach safety news in Portugal

Thirty deaths and 1,418 rescues in five months of the bathing season

11 of the deaths occurred on lifeguarded maritime beaches, 11 on non-lifeguarded maritime beaches, five on maritime beaches outside the bathing season (not lifeguarded at the time of the accident), and three in other non-lifeguarded maritime areas.

Three minors rescued from a rip current in Vila do Conde

A woman and children aged 12, 14, and 15 were rescued at Azurara beach.

22 deaths in four months of the bathing season in Portugal

A total of 22 people have died during the first four months of the summer bathing season in Portugal.

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APA warns of danger at six beaches in Matosinhos

The APA has extended the prohibition notice to four more beaches, bringing the total number of closed beaches to six. Earlier this month, swimming was already advised against at Matosinhos beach for the same reason.

Bathing advised against at six Matosinhos beaches due to microbiological contamination

The beaches in question are Agudela, Cabo do Mundo, Matosinhos, Marreco, Memória, and Quebrada.

Swimming is discouraged at a Portuguese beach

Bathing advised against in Vila Praia de Âncora following water analysis

The measure is temporary and follows the episodes of heavy rain in recent days

Young person in serious condition after being rescued from the sea in Esposende

The 26-year-old victim felt unwell while in the water at an unmonitored beach with difficult access.

Water quality tests lead to swimming ban at Nazaré beach

The municipality in the Leiria district appeals to all residents and visitors to respect the ban and the existing signage.

Ukrainian man trapped in a cave on the Sintra coast. The victim's panic turned the rescue into a race against time

This is one of the most impressive rescues of the summer. It took place at Praia da Adraga, in Sintra, where the sea is known for being treacherous. The force of the waves and the bather's panic necessitated a complex operation. The lifeguard and a surfer who went to help him also ended up trapped. The three remained in a cave for three hours.

One cave, three men, three hours. This is one of the most impressive rescues of the summer

It happened at Praia da Adraga, in Sintra, where the sea is known for being treacherous. The force of the waves and the panic of the bather, who found himself trapped in a cave, necessitated a complex operation. The lifeguard and a surfer, who went to help the Ukrainian national, also ended up trapped in the cavity. The rescue was carried out by the humanitarian association Brave Heart, which is responsible for surveillance in that area. Drone footage of the operation was captured by the Almoçageme Fire Department, who provided it to CNN Portugal. A report by Wilson Ledo, with footage by Guilherme Agostinho and André Lico, drone footage by Fábio Mestre, and image editing by Afonso Alexandre.

Matosinhos councillor calls for monitoring of beach water quality

Bruno Pereira, a PSD councillor in the Matosinhos City Council, states that it is necessary to eliminate sources of contamination and to control and treat the water. He also advocated for the restoration of local streams through a formal plan.

Swimming advised against at Matosinhos beach due to microbiological contamination

High levels of intestinal enterococci and/or E. coli were found

Matosinhos beach advises against swimming

Since Tuesday, the InfoÁgua portal has indicated contamination by enterococci and E. coli in the three zones of the beach. The red flag still depends on an official analysis.

Bathing advised against at Matosinhos beach due to microbiological contamination

Matosinhos Sul beach has been intermittently closed to bathers due to water quality issues. During the 2025 bathing season, it was closed 18 times.

Swimming advised against at Matosinhos beach due to microbiological contamination

High levels of intestinal enterococci and/or E. coli were found

Most urgent beach repairs are complete

Work to repair damage caused by winter storms has been completed in Quarteira and Costa da Caparica. Work continues in Ericeira.

Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July

17 people died on Portuguese beaches in 3 months of the bathing season

A report on the number of fatalities recorded at beaches in Portugal during the first three months of the summer season.

17 deaths on beaches in 3 months of the bathing season. 11 more deaths than in 2025

Tragic toll. Most deaths occurred on unmonitored beaches.

Azorean beach of Mosteiros closed to swimming for the third time

Home News Azorean beach of Mosteiros closed to swimming for the third time Azorean beach of Mosteiros closed to swimming for the third time The beach of Mosteiros, in the Azores, is temporarily closed to swimming for the third time since the beginning of the bathing season, due to "microbiologica

8-year-old boy in critical condition after being submerged for over 20 minutes at a river beach in Coimbra

The incident occurred in an unmonitored area and also involved another child, who managed to get out of the water on their own.

Bathing advised against at Angeiras Sul beach in Matosinhos

The Portuguese Environment Agency states that the restrictive measure is due to the presence of microbiological contamination.

Bathing advised against at Angeiras Sul beach in Matosinhos

Swimming is currently discouraged at Angeiras Sul beach due to water quality concerns.

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