Praia de Louçaínha
Penela, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Louçaínha is in the municipality of Penela, district of Coimbra, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Good 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 Penela / Serra do Espinhal (CIM), 2.6 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Louçaínha have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Louçaínha has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Louçaínha hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Louçaínha does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Louçaínha?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Louçaínha.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Louçaínha?
The bathing season at Praia de Louçaínha 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 Louçaínha?
Yes — Praia de Louçaínha 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 Louçaínha?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Louçaínha 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 Penela town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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