RiverAccessible

Praia Fluvial de Penacova

Penacova, Coimbra · Centro

Excellent(2024)

About the Beach

Praia Fluvial de Penacova sits on the banks of the River Mondego in a valley of exceptional scenic beauty, with hills covered in pine and eucalyptus framing the calm river water. Canoeing and boat trips are very popular on this stretch of the Mondego. The beach is well equipped and very popular in summer with the Coimbra-area population.

Length: 400 m

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard
Toilets
Showers
Parking
Food & drink
Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2024)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia Fluvial de Penacova have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia Fluvial de Penacova has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia Fluvial de Penacova hold a Blue Flag?

Praia Fluvial de Penacova does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia Fluvial de Penacova?

Yes, there is parking near Praia Fluvial de Penacova.

When is the bathing season at Praia Fluvial de Penacova?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia Fluvial de Penacova?

Yes — Praia Fluvial de Penacova has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeRiver
DistrictCoimbra
MunicipalityPenacova
RegionCentro
Sand typeFine sand
Length400 m

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Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2025-01-01

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