The Zero Association identified 81 beaches zero pollution in Portugal, distributed by 39 municipalities. Torres Vedras leads with 11 beaches, followed by a grândola with 7. These beaches did not have microbiological contamination in the last three bathing seasons.
Portugal hits this year a record with 81 beaches “Zero Pollution”, 22 more than in 2024. Torres Vedras registers the largest number, followed by Grândola, according to the Association
From data from , Zero identified the 81 beaches zero pollution in Portugalconsidering that “this goal is truly what I on scaleIt is desired if you want in the framework of the European Ecological Pact. “
“In 2025, the beaches zero pollution represent 12 percent of the total of the 673 existing bathing waters, an increase of three percent, 22 more beaches compared to the 59 classified last year.”
The 81 beaches zero are distributed by 39 advice: 55 Zero beaches on the continent in 23 municipalities, 20 beaches in the Azores in twelve municipalities and six forin the wood in four municipalities.
The municipalities with the largest number of beaches zero pollution They are Torres Vedras with 11 beaches, 7 beaches, followed by Alcobaça with four. However, The municipalities of Leiria, Machico, Pombal and Santa Cruz das Flores are no longer represented, registering a total of 19 beaches that came out of the classification and 41 new entrances.
“HAS exception two beaches “interior“, all as remaining beaches they are “coast“. This is a indicator do very what yet there is a to do to to guarantee one boa quality and water of the rios e bank em Portugal.”
A beach zero pollution It is a beach where it was not detected any microbiological contamination in the analyzes carried out Balnear Águas along the last three bathing eras (2022, 2023, 2024), being classified as “excellent” water quality beaches.
Recommendations include attending only beaches classified as bathing zones
On Sunday, about a third of the Portuguese beaches begin their bathing time. In that regard, Zero mentioned some aspects that it considers crucial to preserving the landscape and ecosystems: Attend only beaches classified as bathing zone, refer waste to recycling and not trample the dunes and other sensitive areas.
The monitoring of Balneares Águas is a legal competence of APA, on the continent, the Regional Directorate of Sea Affairs (DRAM), in the Azores, and the Regional Directorate of Territory and Environment Planning (DTROTA), in Madeira.
