---
title: "Triple Award for Aveiro's São Jacinto Beach in 2026"
description: "Praia de São Jacinto in Aveiro received three 2026 beach awards: Blue Flag, Accessible Beach and Quercus Golden Quality. Here’s what they mean for visitors."
url: "https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/triple-award-for-aveiros-sao-jacinto-beach-in-2026"
published: "2026-07-10T07:59:00Z"
updated: "2026-07-11T08:05:06Z"
categories: ["Beaches Near Aveiro, Portugal","Ferry","São Jacinto"]
---

# Triple Award for Aveiro's São Jacinto Beach in 2026

In 2026, Praia de São Jacinto in Aveiro received three beach distinctions: the Blue Flag, the Accessible Beach flag, and the Golden Quality flag from Quercus. The Blue Flag was awarded for the 21st consecutive year, making São Jacinto one of the most consistently recognized ocean beaches in the Aveiro region.

![Praia de São Jacinto in Aveiro, Portugal, winner of Blue Flag, Accessible Beach and Golden Quality awards in 2026. In the background: São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve.](https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/assets/uploads/50d6eddae0b939b557d3899b6a88f8e5.jpg)

For the 21st consecutive year, Aveiro's own São Jacinto Beach has been awarded the [Blue Flag](https://bandeiraazul.abaae.pt/municipio/aveiro/), a distinction that symbolizes environmental health, safety, and urban quality. The recognition for 2026 honors the joint efforts of the [Aveiro Municipal Council (CMA)](https://www.cm-aveiro.pt/municipio/comunicacao/noticias/noticia/praia-de-sao-jacinto-recebe-bandeira-azul-pelo-21-ano-consecutivo), our local São Jacinto community, and partner entities in the management of the Praia de São Jacinto, Aveiro's one and only "house beach".

It also recognizes the contribution of residents and visitors who help keep the beach clean and safe for future generations.

Yes, you have to take the electric ferry from Forte da Barra to São Jacinto to enjoy this Aveiro beach. But where else in the neighborhood - or in the whole of Portugal, for that matter - do you get to enjoy a silent (and sustainable!) mini cruise for €3,75 with your beach day? Or a beach week?

But there's more. In addition to the Blue Flag, São Jacinto Beach received the [Accessible Beach](https://apambiente.pt/agua/praia-acessivel) flag this year. This recognition rewards compliance with accessibility standards in public bathing areas.

Add to that the [Golden Quality 2026](https://praiasouro.quercus.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_ListaQualidadeOuro_2026.pdf) flag, awarded by nature conservation NGO [Quercus](https://quercus.pt/) to beaches in Portugal with proven top-notch water quality, and, drum roll... - we present to you:

## The most-awarded ocean beach in the Aveiro region: São Jacinto

**At a glance:**

- How to get there: [Summer 2026 Forte da Barra - São Jacinto Ferry Schedule](https://www.aveirobus.pt/sites/default/files/horarios/aveiro_bus_site_info_-_horario_linha_297x297_13_202605.pdf)
- How does it compare to popular beaches like [Costa Nova and Praia da Barra](https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/aveiro-beach-guide-costa-nova-barra-or-sao-jacinto)?
- What to do, where to stay when you're there: [São Jacinto 2026 Summer Guide](https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/summer-2026-staying-in-sao-jacinto-aveiro--ferry-beach-parking-restaurants-events)

*[Alex Alves](mailto:alex@alvesPT.com)  
Alex writes about travel, tech, and business.*