Boa Nova-Senhora

17.8°C Water temp · Sep 9

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 17.8°C

Satellite image of BOA NOVA-SENHORA — Satellite image © Esri

Boa Nova is a small non-urban beach of limited size surrounded by rocky outcrops in the municipality of Matosinhos. The beach has a reduced sandy area.

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Water

Leça River basin, water body code PTCOST2.

Location

Matosinhos municipality. Coordinates: 41.202009°N, 8.714056°W.

Season

2025: June 14 to September 14. Sampling frequency: every 2 weeks.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows Decreto-Lei 135/2009 (amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012). No days of bathing prohibition or advisories occurred due to short-term pollution events in the 2024 bathing season. Potential microbiological pollution sources include faecal contamination primarily from the rainwater network.

Risks

Short-term pollution is unlikely but may occur due to rainwater network contamination. Moderate potential for cyanobacteria blooms with historical occurrence. Low potential for macroalgae and phytoplankton proliferation with no historical occurrence.