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São Gião River Beach

São Gião River Beach
river beaches
One of the best known bathing spots in the region.
Located in the Albino Mendes da Silva Foundation tourist complex, the São Gião River Beach is part of the Alva River Valley and also belongs to the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. It has an extensive beach area surrounded by oaks, cedars, pines, poplars, willows and plane trees - an idyllic setting, full of green valleys and crystal clear waters. 

There are walking opportunities along footpaths next to the irrigation channels to the bridge that crosses the river upstream. The complex uses the facilities of the old estate (traditional mill, mill, farmhouse and cloth factory), making it one of the best known bathing spots in the region.

Services:

  • Lifeguard
  • Access for people with reduced mobility
  • Car park with three spaces reserved for people with limited mobility
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • First aid post
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area and green space
  • how to arrive

    Sair de Oliveira do Hospital em direcção N17,direcção Seia. Virar para a M506/504 em direcção a São Gião. Curvar à direita, passar a ponte e seguir as indicações para S. Gião pela EM1318. A praia fluvial encontra-se a 300m à direita junto ao parque de campismo.

    Coordinates

    GD: 40.3375 -7.79992
    DMS: 40°20′15.0″N 7°47′59.71″W
    UTM: 29T 601933 4465908

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