Praia Fluvial do Areinho — Attraction in Vila Nova de Gaia

I visited the beach for the first time on July, 2022 because of Bifanas festival. The beach is easy to be reached by Google Maps.

Pros: Parking accessible for wheelchair. Entrance accessible for wheelchair. You can visit the river beach for free. The parking area is free. The river beach has white sand to lay down and enjoy the view. There is a toilet in the beach.

Cons: The toilet needs to be improved in terms of...

There are ducks which is exciting, makes for some great marine life. Maybe a tasty snack for later? But I wasn’t feeling hungry that day, lucky for those ducks. I had a little swim and drifted peacefully down the river with the tide just like all the trash around me. I felt at home, at peace even, with my fellow trash friends. So warming, in fact, I burnt my buttocks a little. Always remember to...

Good beach that gives any way of taking a swim in the river. The only problem is the size of the are in which you're allowed to be in the water. I understand it's because of the boats that are passing by, but it could've been a bit deeper than it is now. The beach itself is equipped with multiple showers and water taps (taps are closed due to COVID, but...