Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode
Tomar, Santarém · Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
About the Beach
Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode sits on the reservoir of the same name on the River Zêzere, one of the largest in Portugal, supplying drinking water to the Lisbon metropolitan area. The warm, calm water of the reservoir, surrounded by hills and pine woods, creates excellent conditions for water sports like jet ski, wakeboard and sailing. The area is very popular with Tomar and Lisbon residents during the summer.
Length: 400 m
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, 10.3 km from here, at 00:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode have a lifeguard?
Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode hold a Blue Flag?
Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode.
When is the bathing season at Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode?
The bathing season at Praia Fluvial de Castelo de 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 Fluvial de Castelo de Bode?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia Fluvial de Castelo de Bode?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Fluvial de Castelo de 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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