23 PORTUGAL: Proença-a-Nova River Beaches Location Proença-a-Nova − Aldeia Ruiva 39.76872497332585, -7.981822874619578 − Alvito da Beira 39.825058619327336, -7.799668380159271 − Cerejeira 39.81111733873021, -7.754494851107685 − Fróia 39.788797815553544, -7.837697714480477 − Malhadal 39.78214365419602, -7.947966710796799 Manager − Municipality Proença-a-Nova Motivation − Energise tourism in the region, using existing resources Stakeholders − Tourism Center of Portugal − Geopark Naturtejo − Juntas de Freguesia − Intermunicipal Community of Beira Baixa − Development Association of Pinhal Interior Sul − Local associations − Accommodation and restaurants in the county Description − Beaches have capacity around 140 people, largest in Aldeia Ruiva can receive 380 visitors − Floating pool − Fluvifun – Malhadal Water Park − Picnic areas with barbecue − Kayaks, pedals Sustainability − Utilizing river beaches to stimulate local economy − Using natural materials schist and wood − Construction of river beaches improved water quality and increased conservation of existing biodiversity − Preserving identity of places with built infrastructure − Adapting facilities for people with reduced mobility, including amphibious chair − Alternative to mass tourism on seaside offering tranquillity, safety and proximity to nature − Frequent water quality control Innovativeness − Enabling equipment for people with reduced mobility − River beaches of Fróia, Malhadal and Aldeia Ruiva were recognized as a golden quality beach by Quercus, national nonprofit association focusing on conservation of nature Links − https://www.cm-proencanova.pt/Lazer/praias-fluviais/166 − https://www.naturtejo.com/en/
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