Praia de Benfeita
Arganil, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Benfeita is in the municipality of Arganil, district of Coimbra, 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 Arganil / Aeródromo (CIM), 0.8 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Benfeita have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Benfeita has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Benfeita hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Benfeita does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Benfeita?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Benfeita.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Benfeita?
The bathing season at Praia de Benfeita 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 Benfeita?
Yes — Praia de Benfeita 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 Benfeita?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Benfeita 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 Arganil town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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