Praia de Piódão
Arganil, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Piódão is in the municipality of Arganil, 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 Pampilhosa da Serra, Fajão, 12.7 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Piódão have a lifeguard?
Praia de Piódão does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Piódão hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Piódão does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Piódão?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Piódão.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Piódão?
The bathing season at Praia de Piódão runs officially from 1 July to 31 August 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Piódão?
Yes — Praia de Piódão 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 Piódão?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Piódão 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 Arganil town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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