Sãozinha

18.4°C Water temp · Sep 9

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.4°C

Satellite image of SÃOZINHA — Satellite image © Esri

Sãozinha is an urban beach located in Vila Nova de Gaia with a wide sand strip and rocky outcrops. The beach is bordered by a line of dunes. It is situated within the Douro River basin.

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Water

Coastal water body designated PTCOST3 within the Douro River basin.

Location

Vila Nova de Gaia municipality. Coordinates: 41.0725°N, 8.65833°W.

Season

2025 bathing season: 14 June to 14 September.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to Decreto-Lei 135/2009 (amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012). Sampling frequency is every 3 weeks. Potential microbiological pollution sources include faecal contamination from the local sanitation network. No bathing bans or advisories were recorded due to short-term pollution events during the 2024 bathing season.

Risks

Short-term pollution is unlikely but may occur due to malfunctions in the wastewater lifting station. Cyanobacteria proliferation potential is moderate with a history of blooms. Macroalgae and phytoplankton proliferation potential is low with no recorded history of occurrence.