Praia de Ribeira Grande
Sertã, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Ribeira Grande is in the municipality of Sertã, 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 Pedrógão Grande (CMPG), 14.1 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Ribeira Grande have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Ribeira Grande has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Ribeira Grande hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Ribeira Grande does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Ribeira Grande?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Ribeira Grande.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Ribeira Grande?
The bathing season at Praia de Ribeira Grande runs officially from 15 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 Ribeira Grande?
Yes — Praia de Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Ribeira Grande specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 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 Sertã town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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