Known locally as Lago Azul for its striking blue-green water, this cove on the Castelo de Bode reservoir has a floating pool, lifeguards, and a bar/restaurant right on the water.
Ferreira do Zêzere
River beaches
The best river beaches within reach of Tomar, on the Zêzere and Nabão.
The dam that created the reservoir feeding much of the region's water sports — jet ski, wakeboard, sailing, and boat trips out onto the lake.
Zêzere reservoir
Built around the largest spring of the Nabão river, famous for cold water locally believed to have medicinal properties. Blue Flag certified, with a new riverside boardwalk.
Formigais, Ourém
A Blue Flag beach on the Castelo de Bode reservoir since 2019, one of the newer river beaches in the region with a calmer, less crowded feel.
Abrantes
The closest river beach to town, on the Nabão at Pedreira, just north of Tomar. There's no lifeguard, so check the water before you swim.
Pedreira, Tomar
A quiet cove on the Castelo de Bode reservoir, with water rated 'Zero Poluição' by the ZERO association in 2025. Wakeboarders use this stretch; no lifeguard.
Olalhas, Tomar
A classified bathing water on the Castelo de Bode reservoir at Vila Nova, in Serra parish, and a local favourite with over 400 Google reviews. No lifeguard.
Serra, Tomar
On the Castelo de Bode reservoir, about 20 minutes from town: a picnic park with barbecues and a view over the lake, and water rated 'Zero Poluição' in 2025. No lifeguard yet.
Olalhas, Tomar
A Blue Flag beach on the Castelo de Bode reservoir with a floating pool, lifeguards in season and water sports. The beach bar, Bar das Caraíbas, is one of the most reviewed spots on the lake.
Abrantes