Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira
Proença-a-Nova, Castelo Branco · Centro
About the Beach
Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira sits on the banks of the Alvito stream, in the village of the same name, about 18 km from Proença-a-Nova. Instead of sand it has a lawn for towels, with a picnic park and shaded areas around it, and a bar serving meals. It is the starting point of the Rota dos Recantos e Encantos walking trail, which follows old irrigation channels up to the Cova do Alvito. During the bathing season there is free transport from the Proença-a-Nova urban park.
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
We don't have water-quality data for this beach. Check APA InfoÁgua for up-to-date information.
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Proença-a-Nova, P.Moitas, 11.6 km from here, at 01:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira have a lifeguard?
Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira hold a Blue Flag?
Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira?
Yes, there is parking near Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira.
When is the bathing season at Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira?
Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira 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 de Alvito da Beira?
Yes — Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira 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 de Alvito da Beira?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Fluvial de Alvito da Beira 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 Proença-a-Nova town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11
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