Beaches in Castelo Branco

Açude do Pinto is a beach in Oleiros, 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.

Bostelim 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.

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 de Albufeira da Meimôa is in the municipality of Penamacor, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. Lake beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Aldeia Ruiva is in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach with water quality rated Boa by APA in 2025.

Praia de Almaceda is in the municipality of Castelo Branco, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Má by APA in 2025.

Praia de Álvaro is in the municipality of Oleiros, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Boiçô is in the municipality of Sertã, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach identified as a bathing water in the 2026 decree, with no water quality rating from APA yet.

Praia de Cambas (Alb. Cabril) is in the municipality of Oleiros, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach with water quality rated Boa by APA in 2025.

Praia de Castelo Novo is in the municipality of Fundão, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Aceitável by APA in 2025.

Praia de Foz do Cobrão is in the municipality of Vila Velha de Ródão, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach with water quality rated Aceitável by APA in 2025.

Praia de Fróia is in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Malhadal is in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Marmeleiro is in the municipality of Sertã, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach identified as a bathing water in the 2026 decree, with no water quality rating from APA yet.

Praia de Pego das Cancelas is in the municipality of Vila de Rei, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.

Praia de Penedo Furado is in the municipality of Vila de Rei, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ribeira Grande is in the municipality of Sertã, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Sesmo is in the municipality of Castelo Branco, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Taberna Seca is in the municipality of Castelo Branco, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Sufficient by APA in 2012.

Praia de Troviscal is in the municipality of Sertã, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Unhais da Serra is in the municipality of Covilhã, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Zaboeira (Alb. Castelo Bode) is in the municipality of Vila de Rei, district of Castelo Branco, in the Centro region. River beach with water quality rated Excelente by APA in 2025.

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.

Praia Fluvial de Belmonte sits on the banks of the Belmonte stream, a tributary of the River Zêzere, next to the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, discoverer of Brazil. The medieval Belmonte castle and the historic village add a unique cultural dimension to this river bathing destination. The cool, clean water of this mountain area and the quiet rural setting are much loved in summer.

Praia Fluvial de Idanha-a-Nova sits on the Idanha reservoir, formed by the waters of the River Ponsul, in a landscape of olive groves and wheat fields typical of the Beira Baixa region. The area is very hot in summer, which makes the reservoir water particularly inviting. The Idanha-a-Nova municipality has made a name for itself in nature and bionomic tourism, and the Boom Festival — an internationally renowned event — takes place on its shores.

Praia Fluvial de Vila Velha de Ródão sits next to the famous Portas de Ródão, a natural gorge of the River Tagus carved into quartzite — one of Portugal's most striking geographical features. The Tagus water on this stretch is calm and suitable for bathing, while the surrounding Portas de Ródão create a landscape of dramatic geology. The location is also important from an archaeological and palaeontological perspective.

Ribeira Grande is a beach in Sertã, 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.