When the hottest days begin, it’s natural to flock to the beaches on the coast or on the Linha, almost always with traffic queues that make anyone desperate. That’s why in this list you’ll only find the river beaches near Lisbon, which are usually quieter and where you can finally relax from the stress of the city.
While it’s true that Lisbon is best known for its beaches by the sea, where some natural ocean pools even stand out, it’s also true to say that near the capital you can find a series of river beaches that we’re sure will delight children and adults alike, thanks to their fresher, more natural and peaceful atmosphere.
Table Of Contents
- Constância River Beach
- Alburrica River Beach in Barreiro
- Praia Fluvial do Alamal, in Gavião
- Rosário Beach, in Moita
- Olhos de Água river beach in Alcanena
- Moinhos Beach in Alcochete
- Gameiro River Beach, in Mora
- Valada beach, in Cartaxo
- Aldeia do Mato River Beach in Abrantes
- Praia Doce, in Salvaterra de Magos
- Lago Azul, in Ferreira do Zêzere
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Constância River Beach
Located just over an hour from Lisbon, on the left bank of the River Zêzere, its bathing season runs until September 7th.
The sandy beach offers more than 3,500 m² of fun and space to spread out your towel, making it perfect for enjoying the summer by the crystal-clear river.
Inaugurated in 2022, this beach was a long-standing wish of the municipality and stands out for its peaceful atmosphere, capacity for 350 people and clear water. It has facilities such as showers, an access ramp, a picnic area, a children’s playground, free parking, parasols, green areas and lifeguard surveillance throughout the bathing season.
🚘 130 km
⏳ 1h22 minutes
Alburrica River Beach in Barreiro
Alburrica, in Barreiro, is one of the river beaches near Lisbon, with fine, clear sands and three traditional windmills that bear witness to the milling past of this area of Barreiro: the Gigante windmill, the Nascente windmill and the Poente windmill.
As well as being very clean, it is equipped with showers, a maintenance circuit, a volleyball court, a spider for children to play on and a parking lot in the surrounding area.
🚘 43 km
⏳ 45 minutes
Praia Fluvial do Alamal, in Gavião
The scenery alone makes the narrow, winding road that leads there worthwhile.
The surrounding vegetation, but above all the Belver Castle, on the other side of the Tagus, at the top of the slope, invite you to enjoy the views before taking a dip.
Although very popular in the warmer months, the long sandy beach (compared to other river beaches) and the grassy areas have room for everyone.
If you go there, don’t miss the wooden walkway along the river.
177 km
⏳ 2 hours
Rosário Beach, in Moita
From Lisbon, you can reach this river beach on the Tagus, in the municipality of Moita, in about 45 minutes (if the traffic helps) .
With about a kilometer of sand, it has beach facilities, a summer library, showers, a picnic area and a children’s playground.
Right on the river, there’s also a restaurant – Baía Tejo – with great views and a tempting menu.
44 km
⏳ 45 minutes
Olhos de Água river beach in Alcanena
This river beach owes its name to the source of the Alviela River, which rises to the surface a few meters higher up with clear, fresh waters.
Although it’s a delight for kids and adults alike, it’s particularly popular with the younger ones because here they can stand up and see the bottom.
It is part of a pleasant leisure area with picnic areas, a children’s playground and even a campsite.
Other must-see attractions in the vicinity are the Alviela Living Science Center and the Gruta da Canada, inhabited by thousands and thousands of bats.
118 km
⏳ 1h30 minutes
Moinhos Beach in Alcochete
The Tagus and a relatively long stretch of sand make this beach one of the most popular spots in Alcochete during the summer.
It owes its name to the windmills (now deactivated) that exist on the site, helping to create a very different setting from the sea beaches.
In recent years, it has become well known among wind sports enthusiasts, such as kitesurfing, and has even gained a resort on the outskirts with an infinity pool and everything.
🚘 40 km
⏳ 42 minutes
Gameiro River Beach, in Mora
There’s no one who doesn’t know or hasn’t heard of the Fluviário de Mora, but few know that, right next door, there’s also a pleasant river beach that takes advantage of the waters of the River Raia.
We’re talking about the Açude do Gameiro where, in addition to diving, you can also picnic, discover the tree climbing circuit, stroll along the wooden walkway and visit the Environmental Interpretation Center.
If you want to stay here, there’s a campsite available.
119 km
⏳ 1h 40 minutes
Valada beach, in Cartaxo
The riverside village of Valada, in the municipality of Cartaxo, in the heart of the Ribatejo, offers this small but pleasant river beach on the right bank of the Tagus.
It has a picnic area with barbecues, a children’s playground, a pier and a maintenance circuit.
On the other side of the river is the fishing village of Escaroupim, created in the mid-1930s by fishermen from Praia da Vieira (Marinha Grande), who came seasonally (in winter) to fish in the Tagus.
68 km
⏳ 1h 08 minutes
Aldeia do Mato River Beach in Abrantes
Another river beach on the Castelo de Bode reservoir where the blue waters of the Zêzere contrast with the green of the surrounding pine trees.
Located in the municipality of Abrantes, it is home to a Nautical Recreation and Leisure Park with floating pools, a mooring pier, water sports equipment and a bar.
Those who want to can sleep next to the reservoir in one of the wooden bungalows on site. There is also a campsite about six kilometers away, in the village of Martinchel .
🚘 150 km
⏳ 1h 42 minutes
Praia Doce, in Salvaterra de Magos
Located between the town of Salvaterra de Magos and the fishing village of Escaroupim, 70 kilometers from Lisbon, it’s a quiet beach surrounded by vegetation growing on the banks of the Tagus.
It has a picnic area, tables, toilets and a sandy beach that isn’t too big.
Redeveloped in 2015, it is also known by the locals as “Praia Dos Tesos”.
🚘 68 km
⏳ 1h 04 minutes
Lago Azul, in Ferreira do Zêzere
Officially it’s called Praia Fluvial da Castanheira, but everyone knows it as Lago Azul (Blue Lake ), thanks to the inn of the same name next door.
In the middle of the Castelo de Bode Dam, it has a floating platform with two pools (one for adults and one for children) that invites you to take a dip in the waters of the River Zêzere.
This area is also popular with wakeboarding enthusiasts, but if you’re looking for something quieter, you can always take a seagull ride or go hiking on the trails that surround the dam.
🚘 161 km
⏳ 1h 53 minutes
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