Vila Praia De Âncora

20.7°C Water temp · Jul 23

Portugal Coastal 3 - Sufficient 20.7°C

Satellite image of VILA PRAIA DE ÂNCORA — Satellite image © Esri

Vila Praia de Âncora is a very extensive urban beach divided by a waterline in the Caminha municipality. It is located in the Lima River basin and monitored under Portuguese bathing water regulations. The beach experiences short-term pollution events that may occur due to excessive tributary flow during rainfall, wastewater pumping station malfunctions, or ship spills.

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Water

Coastal water body designated PTCOST1 in the Lima River basin.

Location

Located in Caminha municipality. Monitoring point coordinates: latitude 41.81222°, longitude -8.86612°.

Season

14 June to 14 September 2025.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to Decreto-Lei 135/2009 (amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012). Short-term pollution events are likely, with 14 days of bathing restriction recorded in the 2024 bathing season. Faecal contamination may originate from the Âncora river, local sewerage network, or the fishing harbour. Weekly sampling is conducted.

Risks

Short-term pollution likely from excessive tributary flow during rainfall, wastewater pumping station malfunctions, and ship spills. Faecal contamination from the Âncora river, sewerage network, and fishing harbour. Moderate potential for cyanobacteria blooms with historical occurrence. Low potential for macroalgae and phytoplankton.