The Beiras e Serra da Estrela region was featured in the 2026 River Beaches Guide, with nine spaces among the 25 favorites nationally, out of 216 locations competing. This position places the region as one of the most relevant in the country in terms of river beaches.
Valhelhas, located in the municipality of Guarda, was elected the best river beach in Portugal in this ranking. This recognition highlights the quality of the region's natural spaces and the work of enhancing these sites.
Loriga, located in the municipality of Seia, reached second place in the national Top 25. With this position, the territory of Beiras e Serra da Estrela dominates the ranking's podium, occupying the first two places.
The region thus managed to establish itself as a reference destination for those seeking river bathing areas, with almost half of the spaces in the national Top 25 concentrated in this territory.
