Aldeias do Xisto have 14 beaches with Blue Flag

02 may 2023

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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.

Aldeias do Xisto River Beaches have, in 2022, 17 Blue Flag beaches, according to data released by ABAE- Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa. There are two more distinguished beaches, compared to last year.

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 accredited beaches are:

Açude Pinto, Oleiros
Albufeira de Santa Luzia, Pampilhosa da Serra
Alvôco das Várzeas, Oliveira do Hospital
Bogueira, Lousã
Bostelim, Vila de Rei
Carvoeiro, Mação
Cascalheira-Secarias, Arganil
Coja, Arganil
Fernandaires, Vila de Rei
Janeiro de Baixo, Pampilhosa da Serra
Louçainha, Penela
Pampilhosa da Serra
Peneda/ Pego Escuro, Góis
Pessegueiro, Pampilhosa da Serra
Piódão, Arganil
Ronqueira, Tábua
Senhora da Piedade, Lousã

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.

Quercus awards Gold Quality to 28 beaches

This year, Quercus also recognised 28 fluvial Aldeias do Xisto River beaches with a Gold Medal, 10 more than in 2021: