Latest news and stories about summer in Portugal for expats and residents.
A total of 559 Portuguese beaches have been classified as having excellent water quality for the upcoming summer season.
The agency classified 634 Portuguese bathing waters as “good” or “excellent”. The number of unclassified beaches was the only one to decrease. Almost 90% of coastal waters in the European Union were classified as excellent.
In the 2025 bathing season, the quality of bathing waters in Portugal remained very high overall.
The summer season leads to an increase in waste generation across Portugal, with total figures surpassing 1.8 million tonnes.
It was a topic at the national team's first press conference on North American soil. Additionally, the bathing season officially began this Saturday.
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Matosinhos beaches are providing 600 beach chairs and windbreaks, 16 sun loungers, and 12 hammocks for free use by beachgoers. The bathing season begins this Saturday, June 13th.
Tips for enjoying the summer sun while avoiding skin burns.
A selection of five discounted products to help cope with the current high temperatures in Portugal.
Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Porto district, both with 19 Blue Flags, are the municipalities with the highest number of awards in 2026.
Abrantes opens the bathing season on July 1st at the river beaches of Aldeia do Mato and Fontes, both with Blue Flag status, following the recovery from damage caused by storm Kristin and the floods.
From the Algarve to the Douro, water parks in Portugal are part of the summer calendar for both children and adults. With different attractions and levels of adventure, these fun spaces all guarantee moments of family enjoyment.
Advice on how to manage allergy symptoms during the summer season in Portugal due to increased pollen levels.
No other human invention saves us from a season, while preventing us from living it entirely.
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The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) states that preventing the placement of beach umbrellas in front of concessions is an abuse. Concessionaires claim they are complying with regulations.
The A Poupança project provides information on pests that frequently appear during warmer weather in Portugal.
The Poços de São Vicente Ferreira and Capelas will have lifeguards on duty between June 1st and September 30th, from 09:30 to 18:30 local time. However, some bathing areas will only be supervised starting on the 15th.
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A guide to the top-rated Portuguese beaches to visit during the summer season.
With the arrival of long summer days, we start looking for wines with a less intense profile, capable of accompanying summer food or a hot day spent by the water.
Find out where the best ones are located.
According to the document, the 2026 bathing season officially runs from April 15th to October 31st, with 673 bathing waters identified across the national territory.
A total of 434 Portuguese beaches have been awarded the Gold Quality classification for the 2026 season.
Portugal will have two fewer operational beaches during this bathing season compared to 2025, due to a lack of safety conditions and damage caused by winter storms, the Government announced today.
The 2026 bathing season runs until October 31, with 673 bathing waters identified across the national territory.
