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Cascalheira River Beach

Cascalheira River Beach
river beaches
This beach offers plenty of shade, provided by the riverside grove of alders. 

Cascalheira River Beach, located in the municipality of Arganil, is a favored spot due to the shaded areas provided by the riverside alder trees.

Awards:

  • Blue Flag
  • Gold Quality
  • Accessible Beach

Services

  • Watchtower with lifeguard
  • First aid station
  • Access ramps for people with reduced mobility
  • Beach mat to access the water
  • Amphibious chair
  • Showers
  • Public restrooms/changing rooms
  • Accessible restroom and shower for people with reduced mobility
  • Parking lot with two spaces for people with reduced mobility
  • Bicycle parking
  • Water fountain
  • Bar/Terrace
  • Picnic area with barbecue

Bathing Season

  • June 17 to September 10

Supervised Beach Hours

  • Monday to Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • how to arrive

    From N17:
    At kilometer 55, in Catraia de Mouronho, take the N337 toward Mouronho and Secarias.

    From IP3 (from Coimbra or Viseu):
    Near Penacova, take the IC6 toward Arganil and Covilhã. On the N17, at kilometer 55, in Catraia de Mouronho, take the N337 toward Mouronho and Secarias.

    From Arganil:
    Follow the signs for Secarias/Côja via the EN342, or from Côja, follow the same road toward Arganil. After the roundabout at the end of Secarias or as you enter Secarias (depending on your direction), turn toward Mouronho and Tábua. About 200 meters ahead, follow the sign for Praia Fluvial da Cascalheira.

    Coordinates

    GD: 40.2489 -8.03587
    DMS: 40°14′56.04″N 8°2′9.13″W
    UTM: 29T 581998 4455829

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