Praia de Vimieiro
Penacova, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Vimieiro is in the municipality of Penacova, district of Coimbra, 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 Vila Nova de Poiares (CIM), 8.2 km from here, at 00:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Vimieiro have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Vimieiro has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Vimieiro hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Vimieiro holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Vimieiro?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vimieiro.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vimieiro?
The bathing season at Praia de Vimieiro runs officially from 13 June to 13 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 Vimieiro?
Yes — Praia de Vimieiro 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 Vimieiro?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vimieiro specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 13 June to 13 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 Penacova town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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