River Beach

Pego Fundo River Beach

Fundão, Castelo Branco

About this beach

Praia Fluvial do Pego Fundo is located in the municipality of Oleiros, in the sub-region of Castelo Branco, in the heart of Beira Interior. This exceptional river beach is set in a steep valley of great natural beauty, bathed by the crystal-clear, greenish waters of the Ocreza River, a tributary of the Tagus. The "pego" — a popular term for deep pools in rivers — refers to a natural diving area with extraordinary water clarity and refreshing temperature, ideal for swimming and diving. The surrounding nature is wild and imposing: large granite boulders, cork oaks, olive trees and dense Mediterranean vegetation characterise this landscape of rare beauty. The beach offers signposted bathing areas, changing rooms and picnic areas. The surrounding region is rich in history and traditions of the Portuguese interior, with historic villages nearby. Pego Fundo represents genuine river tourism in Beira Interior: pristine nature, silence and the authenticity of rural Portugal.