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Swimming not advised at four beaches in Espinho due to microbiological contamination

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 15:54

Swimming is not advised at four beaches in the municipality of Espinho due to microbiological contamination. The decision was communicated through the website of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).

The affected beaches are Baía beach, Seca beach, Rua 37 beach, and Frente Azul beach. The APA did not specify in the article which microorganisms were responsible for the contamination or the causes of the problem.

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