Water Quality at PRAINHA
🇵🇹 Portugalcoastal37.118, -8.578
This data reflects historical water quality classifications and is not a real-time safety assessment. Water quality can change rapidly due to weather, sewage events, or algae blooms. Always check with local authorities or lifeguard stations before swimming.
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Not classified
Not classified
This bathing water has not been classified under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Based on 2024 bathing season data
Source: European Environment Agency / EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC)
5-Year Quality Trend
N
2024N
2023E
2022E
2021E
2020ExcellentGoodSufficientPoor
What are E. coli and enterococci?
E. coli and intestinal enterococci are indicator bacteria for fecal contamination. Their presence suggests sewage or animal waste in the water, which may contain harmful pathogens. The EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC) classifies water quality based on these two indicators.
Beach Info
- Country
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- Water Type
- coastal
- Bathing Season
- May - October
- ID
- PTCH9L
Nearby Beaches
ALVOR-NASCENTE
coastal521m
BARRANCO DAS CANAS
coastal1.3km
ALVOR-POENTE
coastal1.7km
VAU
coastal1.8km
CAREANOS
coastal2.1km
TRÊS CASTELOS
coastal2.7km
ROCHA
coastal3.6km
MARINA DE PORTIMÃO
transitional4.5km
FERRAGUDO
transitional5.0km
PINTADINHO
coastal5.4km