Praia de Aldeia Viçosa
Guarda, Guarda · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Aldeia Viçosa is in the municipality of Guarda, district of Guarda, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities confirmed by Câmara Municipal da Guarda, which reviewed this page at our request.
What Câmara Municipal da Guarda says
A Praia Fluvial de Aldeia Viçosa situa-se na margem direita do rio, a jusante da barragem do Caldeirão, próxima da localidade de Aldeia Viçosa. Esta praia fluvial encontra-se dotada de uma multiplicidade de equipamentos e infraestruturas de apoio à prática balnear, criadas para que o visitante possa usufruir de toda a frescura da zona.
Para além das informações descritas no portal a Praia Fluvial dispõe, ainda, de Parque de Merendas, Escorrega, Parque Infantil, Zona de Churrasqueira, Campo de voleibol e futebol, posto de primeiros socorros.
Text supplied by the municipality, in Portuguese, reproduced as received.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Guarda, 6.2 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Aldeia Viçosa have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Aldeia Viçosa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Aldeia Viçosa hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Aldeia Viçosa does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Aldeia Viçosa?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Aldeia Viçosa.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Aldeia Viçosa?
The bathing season at Praia de Aldeia Viçosa 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 Aldeia Viçosa?
Yes — Praia de Aldeia Viçosa 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 Aldeia Viçosa?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Aldeia Viçosa 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 Guarda town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-17
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