Praia de Álvaro
Oleiros, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Álvaro is in the municipality of Oleiros, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River 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. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Pedrógão Grande (CMPG), 17.1 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Álvaro have a lifeguard?
Praia de Álvaro does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Álvaro hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Álvaro does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Álvaro?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Álvaro.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Álvaro?
The bathing season at Praia de Álvaro runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Álvaro?
Yes — Praia de Álvaro 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 Álvaro?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Álvaro 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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