Bostelim
Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco · Centro
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
About the Beach
Bostelim is a beach in Vila de Rei, in the district of Castelo Branco, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bostelim have a lifeguard?
Yes — Bostelim has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Bostelim hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Bostelim holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Bostelim?
Yes, there is parking near Bostelim.
When is the bathing season at Bostelim?
The bathing season at Bostelim runs officially from 15 June to 15 September 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 Bostelim?
Yes — Bostelim 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 Bostelim?
We have no confirmed information for Bostelim specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 June to 15 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 Vila de Rei town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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