Praia de Vale Centeanes

Parking

VisitPortugal lists parking for Beach de Vale Centeanes. Current capacity, payment conditions and peak-season restrictions were not independently verified for this review. Visitors should allow extra time in summer and remember that parking does not remove the need to use the stair access down to the sand.

Accessibility

Step-free access and accessible-beach support were not verified. VisitPortugal describes access by a long staircase, so Beach de Vale Centeanes may be unsuitable for visitors who cannot manage steps unless current local assistance or alternative access is confirmed before travelling.

Lifeguard season

VisitPortugal lists safety or surveillance, and official 2026 sources list the bathing season from 1 June to 30 September. Exact daily lifeguard staffing was not independently verified; check local flags, signage and beach notices before swimming.

Blue Flag status

Blue Flag status: verified for 2026 via ABAAE. The official ABAAE page lists the Blue Flag season from 1 July to 30 September 2026 and showed the flag as not hoisted at the time checked on 18 May 2026.

Suitable for

• Visitors staying around Carvoeiro or Lagoa
• Beachgoers wanting a serviced cliff beach
• Walkers using the Seven Hanging Valleys route
• Couples and families comfortable with stair access
• Surf or diving users when conditions and services are suitable
• Photography and coastal scenery

Not suitable for

• Visitors needing verified step-free beach access
• Visitors who cannot manage a long staircase
• Anyone unwilling to follow cliff-safety guidance
• Visitors expecting guaranteed year-round services or activity rentals