Açude do Pinto
Oleiros, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Açude do Pinto is a beach in Oleiros, in the district of Castelo Branco, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Açude do Pinto have a lifeguard?
Yes — Açude do Pinto has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Açude do Pinto hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Açude do Pinto holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Açude do Pinto?
Yes, there is parking near Açude do Pinto.
When is the bathing season at Açude do Pinto?
The bathing season at Açude do Pinto runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Açude do Pinto?
Yes — Açude do Pinto has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Açude do Pinto?
We have no confirmed information for Açude do Pinto specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 July to 31 August 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Oleiros town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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