Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode)
Tomar, Santarém · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) is in the municipality of Tomar, district of Santarém, in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. Lake 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 Tomar, Valdonas, 9.1 km from here, at 02:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) have a lifeguard?
Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode)?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode).
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode)?
The bathing season at Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) 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 Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode)?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode). We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode)?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vila Nova-Serra (Alb. Castelo Bode) 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 Tomar town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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