“Little paradise of river beaches in Serra da Estrela”
Loriga is by far one of the most beautiful river beaches in Serra da Estrela. However is equally cold! :) Nevertheless, its a must see and look at the bright side...you can stay pretty much alone in the water since its so cold! hehe
Very pleasent, relax and quiet area but small for parking. Nice photos of the small lakes and the sorrund moutains. can have a picknic, has tables there.
Well hidden in the middle of Serra da Estrela there is the fluvial beach of Loriga. Although difficult access and parking due to its popularity, especially in summer, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area and even perhaps Portugal. With coffee, lifeguards, picnic…
Wonderful but... too crowded. At weekends is really too crowded in AUgust. And the water is a bit cold.... but is Serra's water, the best in Portugal... and it has a wonderful bar.
On our roadtrip from Salamanca to Coimbra we chose a route via Seia for the views around Serra de Estrela. In Seia we decided to go to the praia fluvial of Loriga for a good refreshment. It was a wonderful afternoon. We swom in the crystal clear water, surrounded by rocks and…