Praia de Janeiro de Baixo
Pampilhosa da Serra, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Janeiro de Baixo is in the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra, district of Coimbra, 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. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Pampilhosa da Serra, Fajão, 15.4 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Janeiro de Baixo have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Janeiro de Baixo has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Janeiro de Baixo hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Janeiro de Baixo does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Janeiro de Baixo?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Janeiro de Baixo.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Janeiro de Baixo?
The bathing season at Praia de Janeiro de Baixo runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 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 Janeiro de Baixo?
Yes — Praia de Janeiro de Baixo 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 Janeiro de Baixo?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Janeiro de Baixo 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 Pampilhosa da Serra town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-20
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