Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas
Castelo de Vide, Portalegre · Alentejo
About the Beach
Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas sits on the Póvoa e Meadas reservoir, one of the largest in the Alentejo, formed by the waters of the Vale da Roda stream. The cork-oak and olive-grove landscape typical of the Upper Alentejo and the high summer temperatures make its water warm and inviting. Proximity to Castelo de Vide, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Portugal, adds depth to any visit.
Length: 350 m
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
This beach is not listed in the 2026 bathing waters order, which sets each bathing season and requires lifeguard cover and water sampling. The most recent official classification we have is from 2008. Check locally before swimming.
Beach conditions
There is no IPMA station within 20 km of this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:45.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas have a lifeguard?
Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas hold a Blue Flag?
Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas?
Yes, there is parking near Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas.
When is the bathing season at Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas?
Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas is not listed in Portugal's annual bathing season decree, so it has no official bathing season and no compulsory lifeguard service. Access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas?
Yes — Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas 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 Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Fluvial da Póvoa e Meadas specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which is set each year by ministerial order and is not the same at every beach, 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 Castelo de Vide town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-02
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