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Bostelim

Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco · Centro

Excellent(2025)

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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bostelim have a lifeguard?

Bostelim does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

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?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Bostelim.

When is the bathing season at Bostelim?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Bostelim?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Bostelim. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Information

TypeRiver

DistrictCastelo Branco

MunicipalityVila de Rei

RegionCentro

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Bostelim

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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