Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima
Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo · Norte
About the Beach
Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima is in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, district of Viana do Castelo, in the North region. River beach with water quality rated Má 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Ponte da Barca-rio Lima?
Yes — Praia de Ponte da Barca-rio Lima has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Information
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
Spotted any incorrect or missing information?


