Coastal

Praia de Castelo Novo

Fundão, Castelo Branco · Centro

(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Castelo Novo is in the municipality of Fundão, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Aceitável by APA in 2025.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)

Water Quality

(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Castelo Novo have a lifeguard?

Praia de Castelo Novo does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Praia de Castelo Novo hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Castelo Novo does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Castelo Novo?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Castelo Novo.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Castelo Novo?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de Castelo Novo?

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

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictCastelo Branco

MunicipalityFundão

RegionCentro

Sand typeFine sand

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Praia de Castelo Novo

Sources

snirh.apambiente.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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