River Beach and Medieval Bridge of Vila Nova à Coelheira
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Located on the left bank of the river Alva, within the limits of Serra da Estrela Nature Park, the beach has high landscape quality. The beauty and natural features of the site enhance the use of it as a bathing area, leisure and recreation.
Bathing accessible area to physically disable people through ramp located upstream of the weir and immediately after the medieval bridge.
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Located on the left bank of the river Alva, within the limits of Serra da Estrela Nature Park, the beach has high landscape quality. The beauty and natural features of the site enhance the use of it as a bathing area, leisure and recreation.
Bathing accessible area to physically disable people through ramp located upstream of the weir and immediately after the medieval bridge.
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Centro
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Seia
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Serra da Estrela Nature Park
Identification and Access
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Yes
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Access from Seia. By N231 follow to São Romão until you reach a roundabout. There you have 2 options:
- take the 1st exit to M512 - Catraia de S. Romão, go to N17, at the cross take left to N17 and, after more or less 1 km turn left where you'll find the sign Vica Cova à Ceoelheira. Take M516 until you reach the village; or
- take the 2nd exit to N231, and take direction Lapa dos Dinheiros / Valezim / Loriga, until you'll find the cross with the sign Vila Cova à Coelheira. Take M516 until you reach the village.
In both cases you need to cross the village until the cross to Praia Fluvial (near the cemetery).
GPS: 40.378905, -7.735553
Base Characterization
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Touristic
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Rural.
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Public
Tips
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Enjoy the picnic area next to the beach and spend a good time there, but remember: don't take bath after eating!
In Vila Cova visit also the Chapel of the 'Santíssimo', 'Casa das Obras' and 'Igreja Matriz'.
