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Beach water quality in Portugal worsens in 2026 with increased bathing bansPhoto by Kanenori on Pexels
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Beach water quality in Portugal worsens in 2026 with increased bathing bans

Diário de Coimbra1 September 2026 at 12:00

Beach water quality in Portugal worsens in 2026, with a significant increase in bathing restrictions. According to data from environmental association ZERO, bathing bans increased by 65% between May and July.

Bans due to microbiological contamination more than doubled during the same period, showing a degradation of Portuguese coastal water quality.

The association ZERO, which monitors bathing water quality, was the source of these alarming data about the state of Portuguese beaches during the 2026 bathing season.

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