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Peneda da Cascalheira - Secarias River Beach

Peneda da Cascalheira - Secarias River Beach
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This beach offers plenty of shade, provided by the riverside grove of alders. 
The Peneda da Cascalheira - Secarias River Beach is on the banks of the Alva river, next to a dam.

It is a Blue Flag beach and was recognized by Quercus with the Gold Medal.

It offers plenty of shade, provided by the riverside grove of alders. It also offers extensive green spaces, parking and ease of access.

Awards:

  • Blue Flag
  • Gold Quality

Services

  • Lifeguard station
  • First aid post/box
  • Access ramps for people with reduced mobility
  • Walkway on the sand providing access to the water
  • Amphibious wheelchair
  • Showers
  • Public toilets / Changing rooms
  • Toilet and shower for people with reduced mobility
  • Car park with 2 spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility
  • Bicycle parking
  • Water fountain / Tap point
  • Bar / Terrace
  • Picnic area with barbecue facilities

Swimming Season

June 17 to September 10

Supervised Beach Hours

Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

  • how to arrive

    Na N17: ao Km55, em Catraia de Mouronho, tomar a N337 em direção a Mouronho e Secarias. - IP3 desde Coimbra ou Viseu: perto de Penacova tomar o IC6 em direção a Arganil e Covilhã. Na N17, ao Km55, em Catraia de Mouronho, tomar a N337 em direção a Mouronho e Secarias. - A partir de Arganil: seguir as indicações Secarias/Côja, pela EN 342 ou de Côja seguir a mesma estrada em direção a Arganil. Após rotunda no final de Secarias ou à entrada de Secarias, consoante a origem, virar para Mouronho e Tábua e 200m mais à frente seguir placa que indica Praia Fluvial da Cascalheira.O6

    Coordinates

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

Cascalheira

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Praia Fluvial de Peneda da Cascalheira

Cascalheira

Cascalheira

Cascalheira

Praia Fluvial de Peneda da Cascalheira

Cascalheira

Cascalheira

Praia Fluvial de Peneda da Cascalheira

Cascalheira

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Praia Fluvial de Peneda da Cascalheira

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