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Aldeias do Xisto have 15 beaches with Blue Flag

07 may 2024
Aldeias do Xisto have 15 beaches with Blue Flag
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With quality infrastructure,pure waters, natural surroundings, freshness, and tranquillity, the Aldeias do Xisto River Beaches are unique places for relaxation and leisure activities.

The Aldeias do Xisto River Beach Network has, in 2024, a total of 15 Blue Flag beaches, as reported by ABAE – the European Blue Flag Association. Additionally, Quercus awarded 23 beaches with the "Gold Quality" designation. Moreover, 27 locations are classified as Accessible, with 17 of them equipped with amphibious chairs.

Water quality and surrounding environment are key selection criteria for these spaces, which are often located in areas with environmental heritage and protected natural spaces. Year after year, the river beaches of the Aldeias do Xisto stand out as leisure and well-being spots where visitors are enticed to stay and enjoy.

Blue Flag river beaches
 

Arganil

Castelo Branco

Góis

Lousã

Mação

Oleiros

Pampilhosa da Serra

Penacova

Penela

Tábua

Vila de Rei

This annual recognition from the European Blue Flag Association attests to the environmental quality of beaches, recreational ports, and marinas, ensuring that criteria such as information and environmental education, water quality, environmental management and facilities, and safety and service provisions are met.

 

Gold Quality river beaches

Arganil

Castelo Branco

Figueiró dos Vinho

Góis

Lousã

Mação

Oleiros

Pampilhosa da Serra

Pedrógão Grande

Penacova

Penela

Proença-a-Nova

Sertã

Vila de Rei

Accessible Beaches

Arganil

Castelo Branco

Góis

Lousã

Mação

Oleiros

Oliveira do Hospital

Pampilhosa da Serra

Penacova

Penela

Sertã

Tábua

Vila de Rei

*Beaches with amphibious chairs

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