Category: Nature > Beach
District: Lisboa > Azambuja > Vala do Carregado > Praia Fluvial da Casa Branca
Casa Branca River Beach is located in the municipality of Azambuja, in the vicinity of the locality of Vala do Carregado, within an area that shares the same name. This location is characterized by its position next to the Tagus River, where the natural dynamics of the current and the dragging of sands have shaped a unique cove on the riverbank. The surroundings are marked by the riverside landscape, offering a unique perspective on the interconnected aquatic and terrestrial environments.
The area, while having its own identity, reflects the serenity and vastness that proximity to the river provides, inviting the observation of nature and the enjoyment of an environment that evokes the tranquility of fluvial landscapes.
In the past, Casa Branca River Beach was a meeting and leisure spot of great importance for the community. It was a place where families and friends gathered to enjoy the banks of the Tagus, taking advantage of its natural conditions for moments of relaxation. Although it was not a river beach in the formal sense, with all modern infrastructures, the location allowed for informal swimming and riverside picnics, solidifying its role as a hub for social interaction.
The memory of this place as a center of activity and unity remains, testifying to its relevance as a stage for interactions and shared memories across several generations.
Beyond its role as a local leisure space, Casa Branca River Beach holds a particular historical note. In 1973, this location served as the stage for the Miss Portugal presentation. This event, which brought unusual visibility to the area, saw guests access by boat a mouchão, a small island formed by fluvial deposits, located in front of the beach.
This singular episode underlines the cultural value and attractiveness that the place, at the time, possessed, lending it a dimension that goes beyond its recreational function, and which is now an integral part of its identity and history.
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Coordinates DD: 39.0323459,-8.8354029
Coordinates DMS: 39°01'56.4"N 08°50'7.5"W
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