Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro
Góis, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro is in the municipality of Góis, district of Coimbra, 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 Lousã (Aeródromo), 11.3 km from here, at 03:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro?
The bathing season at Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro 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 Peneda/pêgo Escuro?
Yes — Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro 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 Peneda/pêgo Escuro?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Peneda/pêgo Escuro 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 Góis town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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