Praia de Zaboeira (Alb. Castelo Bode)

Praia Fluvial da Castanheira, also known as Lago Azul, sits in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere, beside the Castelo do Bode reservoir formed by the river Zêzere. Surrounded by green countryside of great natural beauty, the beach offers a quiet, pleasant setting, ideal for hot summer days. The reservoir waters and the natural surroundings make for excellent conditions for leisure, rest and water sports. It is one of the most sought-after spots in the region during the summer months, drawing both locals and visitors looking for nature, quiet and the outdoors. Description supplied by the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere.

Fernandaires is a beach in Vila de Rei, in the district of Castelo Branco, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Praia Fluvial da Bairrada/Bairradinha sits on the Castelo do Bode reservoir, in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere, where the river Zêzere carves out a landscape of great natural beauty. Surrounded by green, quiet countryside, it stands out for its sandy shore, uncommon among the river beaches of the Castelo do Bode reservoir. Recently upgraded, it offers parking, improved access, facilities for water sports and food service, as well as a boardwalk and renovated outdoor areas. It is supervised during the bathing season. Description supplied by the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere.

Dornes sits on the Castelo do Bode reservoir, next to the village of the same name, a near-island on a peninsula surrounded by water and crowned by a medieval Templar tower. On 19 August 2026 the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere told us that this spot is not a river beach: it has no support facilities and no lifeguard. It is not part of the APA bathing water register, so it has no official water quality rating and no bathing season set by decree. The two classified bathing waters in the municipality are Bairrada/Bairradinha and Castanheira, also known as Lago Azul.