Praia de Carriça
Oliveira de Frades, Viseu · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Carriça is in the municipality of Oliveira de Frades, district of Viseu, 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 Oliveira de Frades (CIM), 9.2 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Carriça have a lifeguard?
Praia de Carriça does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Carriça hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Carriça does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Carriça?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Carriça.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Carriça?
The bathing season at Praia de Carriça runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Carriça?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Carriça. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Carriça?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Carriça 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 Oliveira de Frades town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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