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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

Price:

Entrada livre e gratuita

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Informação Aldeias do Xisto

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Peneda da Cascalheira - Secarias River Beach

Directions

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

40.248900, -8.035870

DMS

40°14'56.0"N 8°02'09.1"W

UTM

29T 581998 4455829

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