RiverBlue Flag 2026

Fernandaires

Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco · Centro

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Fernandaires is a beach in Vila de Rei, in the district of Castelo Branco, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fernandaires have a lifeguard?

Fernandaires does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Fernandaires hold a Blue Flag?

Yes — Fernandaires holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.

Is there parking at Fernandaires?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at Fernandaires.

When is the bathing season at Fernandaires?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Fernandaires?

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

Information

TypeRiver

DistrictCastelo Branco

MunicipalityVila de Rei

RegionCentro

View on Google Maps

Fernandaires

Sources

bandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

Nearby Beaches

Lake

Praia de Fernandaires (alb. Castelo Bode)

Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco

Excellent

Praia de Fernandaires (alb. Castelo Bode) is in the municipality of Vila de Rei, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

River

Praia Fluvial de Vila de Rei

Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco

ExcellentAccessible

Praia Fluvial de Vila de Rei sits on the banks of the River Ocreza, in a valley surrounded by hills and cork-oak dehesa, in one of the quietest interior areas of the country. The cool, clean river water and the atmosphere of great natural peace make it a much-loved refuge for locals and for tourists travelling the Portuguese interior. The small town has a castle and a convent that round out the visit.

River

Praia Fluvial de Dornes

Ferreira do Zêzere, Santarém

ExcellentAccessible

Praia Fluvial de Dornes sits on the Castelo de Bode reservoir, next to the extraordinary village of Dornes — a near-island on a peninsula surrounded by the reservoir and crowned by a medieval Templar tower. The combination of the beautiful historic village, the calm, warm water of the reservoir and the landscape of hills and pine woods creates a complete and unique tourist destination. The village of Dornes, classified as a historic village of Portugal, is itself a cultural destination of great value.

Lake

Praia de Castanheira Ou Lago Azul (alb. Castelo Bode)

Ferreira do Zêzere, Santarém

Excellent

Praia de Castanheira Ou Lago Azul (alb. Castelo Bode) is in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere, district of Santarém, in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.