Praia Fluvial da Loureira, River beach in Vila Verde, Portugal
Praia Fluvial da Loureira is a river beach in northern Portugal with open bathing areas and green countryside all around. The site has parking, picnic zones, and direct access to the river with calm, shallow waters suitable for swimming.
The beach developed as a swimming spot near the village of Loureira, which has roots in the local community for generations. Over time, the site was developed with better facilities to serve visitors and locals seeking recreation along the river.
The river beach serves as a gathering place where locals come to swim and spend time with family throughout the warmer months. People here enjoy simple pleasures like picnicking by the water and taking walks along the riverbank with friends and relatives.
The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around and the light is more pleasant. The water is most inviting during the warmer months, and access is straightforward with plenty of parking and space for families to settle in.
From this location, you can follow several walking paths that lead through fields and woodlands to other quiet swimming spots along the river. These trails connect different small beaches and reveal the natural variety of the surrounding countryside.
Location: Loureira
Address: 4730 Loureira, Portugal
Website: https://aquapolis.com.pt/praia-fluvial-da-loureira-vila-verde-braga
GPS coordinates: 41.63782,-8.41975
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27
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