Dear august has arrived, so make the most of every moment. However, before you go swimming, find out if the coastal and/or river beaches are suitable. For example, here near Porto, bathing has been advised against on the banks of the Praia Fluvial de Gramido.
Located about 20 minutes’ drive from Porto, in the Valbom area of the municipality of Gondomar, the alert was issued by the local authority itself. In a press release, quoted by media such as Porto Canal and the magazine VIVA Porto, the lack of “necessary safety conditions” is mentioned .
In this context, the municipality considers that the Praia Fluvial de Gramido (Gramido River Beach) has some constraints that prevent the normal use of its space for summer, such as:
- Lack of adequate sand
- Lack of support infrastructure
- Lack of surveillance and first aid
According to the aforementioned sources, Gondomar City Council frequently installs signs with the appropriate information at the Gramido River Beach. However, this is often removed, which exacerbates the associated risks.
Alternatives to the Gramido River Beach
However, don’t be discouraged. For douro river has several quality river beaches where you can refresh yourself to your heart’s content, such as:
- Lomba River Beach
- Zebreiros River Beach
- Melres River Beach, among others.