Praia de Almaceda
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Almaceda is in the municipality of Castelo Branco, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Má 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 Fundão, 17.4 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Almaceda have a lifeguard?
Praia de Almaceda does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Almaceda hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Almaceda does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Almaceda?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Almaceda.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Almaceda?
The bathing season at Praia de Almaceda runs officially from 1 June to 7 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Almaceda?
Yes — Praia de Almaceda 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 Almaceda?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Almaceda specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 7 September 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 Castelo Branco town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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