River Beach

Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda

Gavião, Portalegre

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About this beach

Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda is a river beach in the parish of Comenda, in the municipality of Gavião, Portalegre district, about 1 km from the village centre. It sits on the Ribeira da Venda, a small stream dammed by a weir that creates a calm freshwater bathing area shaded by trees and lawns, in Portugal's Alto Alentejo region.

The beach is part of a leisure park run by the Gavião Municipal Council, which also includes a children's pool, a playground, a fitness circuit, a skate ramp and an old Roman arch bridge crossing the stream. The site has received the Cinco Estrelas Regiões award in the River Beaches category, recognising the quality of the surrounding area. Beside the weir, the Bar da Ribeira da Venda serves food and drinks on a terrace, and the site has changing rooms with showers, toilets and a car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda have a Blue Flag? No. For 2026, no beach in Portalegre district appears on ABAAE's Blue Flag award list.

How do you get to Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda? The beach is about 1 km from the centre of Comenda, in the municipality of Gavião, reachable by road with parking available on site.

Is there a lifeguard at Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda? Available sources do not document permanent lifeguard supervision, so extra caution is advised, especially with children.

What type of beach is Ribeira da Venda? It is a freshwater river beach with grassy, tree-lined banks rather than sand, formed beside a weir on the Ribeira da Venda stream.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Praia Fluvial da Ribeira da Venda? Yes, the Bar da Ribeira da Venda operates on site with a terrace and food service.