Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias
Arganil, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias is in the municipality of Arganil, district of Coimbra, 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 Arganil / Aeródromo (CIM), 5.9 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias?
The bathing season at Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias runs officially from 15 June to 7 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 Cascalheira-Secarias?
Yes — Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias 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 Cascalheira-Secarias?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Cascalheira-Secarias 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 7 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 Arganil town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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