Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego
Coimbra, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego sits on the banks of the River Mondego, a few kilometres from Coimbra, in an area of great scenic value with the river running through cultivated fields. It is very popular with Coimbra residents during the summer, offering a river alternative to the coastal beach. The banks of the Mondego have a tradition of leisure and fishing that goes back centuries.
Length: 250 m
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Coimbra, Bencanta, 6.7 km from here, at 21:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego hold a Blue Flag?
Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego?
Yes, there is parking near Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego.
When is the bathing season at Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego?
Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego is not listed in Portugal's annual bathing season decree, so it has no official bathing season and no compulsory lifeguard service. Access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego?
Yes — Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego 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 Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Fluvial de Fonte Boa do Mondego specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which is set each year by ministerial order and is not the same at every beach, 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 Coimbra town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2025-01-01
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