Hidden away from any centre of population, the Pego das Cancelas River Beach offers visitors the quiet necessary for rest and reflection. Belonging to the parish of São João do Peso, with easy access and good water quality, a bar, a lifeguard, a snack bar, car park and sunbathing area all make this beach area an ideal spot.

The location of the river beach is also conducive to hiking, where animal life can be discovered among the almost virgin forest. Furthermore the waters of the river are also rich in fish, such as barbel, nase and chub in abundance.