The River Beach of Valhelhas, located in the municipality of Guarda, achieved first place in the national ranking of the River Beaches Guide, which evaluated a total of 216 bathing areas throughout the country. This distinction positions the beach as the best in the country in the category of river beaches.
The Centro region plays a particularly prominent role in this ranking, demonstrating the quality of its river bathing areas. Several beaches from this region appear among the top 25 positions of the ranking.
Specifically, municipalities such as Guarda, Viseu, and Castelo Branco have river beaches that stood out in the national ranking, reinforcing the importance of Centro as a destination for those seeking leisure in riverside settings during the bathing season.
