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Praia de Cabril

Pedrógão Grande, Leiria · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Located in Vale Góis, on the outskirts of the town of Pedrógão Grande, Praia Fluvial do Cabril sits in a privileged spot in the heart of Portugal, about 700 metres from the EN2 national road and 1.5 km from the IC8. Part of the Cabril reservoir, the bathing area is fed by the Zêzere and Unhais rivers, in a scenic setting shaped by the Pinhal Interior landscape, straddling the districts of Leiria and Castelo Branco. Nearby is the Pedrógão Grande campsite and, on one of the beach's terraces, Docas do Cabril, offering street food during the bathing season. The official bathing season runs from 15 June to 15 September, during which dogs are discouraged. The ground is not sandy.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard
Toilets
Showers
Parking
Food & drink
Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Beach conditions

Air temperature
15.6°Cmeasured

Measured at the IPMA station in Pedrógão Grande (CMPG), 1.6 km from here, at 23:00.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Cabril have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia de Cabril has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia de Cabril hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Cabril does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Cabril?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Cabril.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Cabril?

The bathing season at Praia de Cabril 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 Praia de Cabril?

Yes — Praia de Cabril 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 Cabril?

Outside the bathing season dogs are allowed at Praia de Cabril; during the bathing season, which runs from 15 June to 15 September 2026, they are not.

Information

TypeRiver
DistrictLeiria
MunicipalityPedrógão Grande
RegionCentro
Bathing season15 Jun – 15 Sep 2026

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Sources

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Last updated: 2026-08-18

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Situated in the municipality of Pedrógão Grande, Praia Fluvial do Mosteiro lies between the parishes of Pedrógão and Vila Facaia, in a rural setting of great beauty shaped by the Ribeira de Pera, a tributary of the Zêzere river. Part of the Aldeia do Xisto do Mosteiro (schist village), this beach stands out for its tranquil atmosphere and strong natural setting, with alders, cork oaks and oaks lining the watercourse and providing pleasant shaded spots. The surroundings are also marked by cultural heritage tied to rural life and traditional farming practices, including an old olive press and a water mill. Praia Fluvial do Mosteiro is a place where nature, water, heritage and rural memory meet, offering an authentic experience of the landscape and the territory's identity. The official bathing season runs from 15 June to 15 September, during which dogs are discouraged. The ground is grassy, not sandy.