Praia de Malhadal
Proença-a-Nova, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Malhadal 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, 10.1 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Malhadal have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Malhadal has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Malhadal hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Malhadal does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Malhadal?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Malhadal.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Malhadal?
The bathing season at Praia de Malhadal 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 Malhadal?
Yes — Praia de Malhadal 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 Malhadal?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Malhadal 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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