Praia de Castelo Novo
Fundão, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Castelo Novo is in the municipality of Fundão, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Aceitável by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Fundão, 8.9 km from here, at 23:00.
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 at Praia de Castelo Novo 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 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.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Castelo Novo?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Castelo Novo 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 Fundão town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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