In the town of Avis, in the Alentejo region, is the Clube Náutico de Avis complex, where the river beach is located. An important point for the development of tourism in the municipality of Avis.
The river beach is located on one of the banks of the Maranhão reservoir, almost entirely in the municipality of Avis. The reservoir is a water reserve for irrigation and hydroelectric use.
The Clube Náutico de Avis complex, where the river beach is located, also offers visitors municipal swimming pools, a children’s playground, a rowing training track, a picnic area, a café/restaurant with a terrace, public toilets, and canoe and pedal boat rental.
The Albufeira, which borders the Clube Náutico, offers plenty of opportunities for water sports such as canoeing, sailing and rowing. And in turn, the club is involved in promoting and organizing activities related to these sports, namely it is where the National Canoeing Team usually holds its training sessions.
The number of bathers is high in summer, particularly in July and August. However, throughout the year it’s a great place to stroll around and relax on the terrace of the café/restaurant on site.
So if you don’t know this place yet, don’t miss out.
