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10 places to cool down in Central Portugal

River beaches, mountain water and cool valleys — ten places worth keeping in your pocket for a hot Central Portugal day.

1

Praia Fluvial de Côja

Easy river stop in Côja, in the Arganil area.

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2

Praia Fluvial de Avô

A beautiful Alva river beach around the Ilha do Picoto.

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3

Praia Fluvial de São Gião

River beach in the Oliveira do Hospital area.

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4

Peneda de Cascalheira – Secarias

A river beach a short distance from Secarias.

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5

Fraga da Pena

Waterfall and natural swimming setting in the Serra do Açor.

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6

Foz d’Égua

Clear water in a striking schist-village landscape near Piódão.

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7

Praia Fluvial de Loriga

Mountain water in Loriga’s glacial valley.

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8

Lapa dos Dinheiros

Natural river beach on the Ribeira da Caniça near Seia.

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9

Vale do Rossim

A high-altitude place to cool down in the Serra da Estrela.

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10

Praia Fluvial de Valhelhas

Well-equipped Zêzere river beach in the Serra da Estrela.

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Tip: conditions, access and facilities can change. Check locally before setting out, especially in mountain weather or during periods of high fire risk.