Parede

18.4°C Water temp · Sep 9

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.4°C

Satellite image of PAREDE — Satellite image © Esri

Bathing area in Cascais known for its therapeutic characteristics related to bone diseases. The rocky features are sought after during the bathing season due to their specific solar exposure orientation. The intertidal rock platform displays great biodiversity.

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Water

Coastal bathing water, designation CWB-I-4, part of the Ribeiras do Oeste river basin. Intertidal rock platform.

Location

Cascais municipality. Sampling point coordinates: latitude 38.68552°, longitude -9.353621° (ETRS89).

Season

1 May to 15 October 2024. Weekly sampling frequency.

Water Quality

Water quality classification 2023 according to Decreto-Lei 135/09 (as amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012). No days of bathing prohibition or warning during 2023 bathing season due to short-term pollution events.

Risks

Short-term pollution risk (low) may occur due to excessive rainfall in the surface water drainage network, typically lasting 1 to 2 days. Potential microbiological pollution sources include the urban surface water drainage network and sewerage network, with a pumping station (EE) nearby that may discharge directly to the sea in emergencies. Three watercourses drain into the bathing water. Cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton proliferation are unlikely or rare.