Praia de Pomares
Arganil, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Pomares is in the municipality of Arganil, 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 Arganil / Aeródromo (CIM), 6.6 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Pomares have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Pomares has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Pomares hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Pomares does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Pomares?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Pomares.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Pomares?
The bathing season at Praia de Pomares 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 Pomares?
Yes — Praia de Pomares 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 Pomares?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Pomares 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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