Praia de Folgosa
Castro Daire, Viseu · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Folgosa is in the municipality of Castro Daire, district of Viseu, in the Centre region. Coastal 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Folgosa have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Folgosa has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Folgosa hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Folgosa does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Folgosa?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Folgosa.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Folgosa?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Folgosa?
Yes — Praia de Folgosa has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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