Praia de Badamalos
Sabugal, Guarda · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Badamalos is in the municipality of Sabugal, district of Guarda, 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. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Sabugal, Martim Rei, 16.7 km from here, at 02:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Badamalos have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Badamalos has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Badamalos hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Badamalos does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Badamalos?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Badamalos.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Badamalos?
The bathing season at Praia de Badamalos runs officially from 27 June to 30 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 Badamalos?
Yes — Praia de Badamalos 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 Badamalos?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Badamalos specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 27 June to 30 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 Sabugal town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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