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RIVER SWIMMING

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Louçainha Natural Swimming Pools - We are only 5 min drive (3 km) from Louçainha, a free natural pool safe for children and adults with water supplied by a mountain brook. During the Summer, the swimming pool has lifeguard supervision, and a café/restaurant serving ice-creams and drinks from 10am to 6pm, lunches from Tuesday to Sunday and dinners Saturdays only. For meals advance booking is necessary (phone: +351 239012296).

Pedra da Ferida's Waterfall - With access from the nearby town of Espinhal, Pedra da Ferida is a lovely 30 meter high cascade with bathable pools and picnic area.

Fragas de São Simão - Beautiful spot around 40 min drive away, offering swimming opportunities in the clear waters of river Alge amongst huge granite blocks. It has a bar offering drinks, snacks and ice-cream. Nearby, you will find the schist village Casal de São Simão where you can find the restaurant, Varandas do Casal, serving quality regional food.

Mosteiro and Poço Corga - These are two nice river beaches featuring shaded areas and snack-bars by the river Ribeira de Pêra where you can relax and bath in the river's clear waters. They are both around 40 min drive away.