Praia de Fróia
Proença-a-Nova, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Fróia is in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River 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
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Proença-a-Nova, P.Moitas, 6.7 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Fróia have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Fróia has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Fróia hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Fróia does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Fróia?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Fróia.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Fróia?
The bathing season at Praia de Fróia runs officially from 22 June to 15 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. 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 Fróia?
Yes — Praia de Fróia 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 de Fróia?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Fróia specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 22 June to 15 September 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 Proença-a-Nova town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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