Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa
Penamacor, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa is in the municipality of Penamacor, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Sabugal, Martim Rei, 12 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa?
The bathing season at Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa 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 Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa?
Yes — Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa 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 Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Albufeira da Meimôa 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 Penamacor town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20
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