Piódão river beach is located next to the historical village that gives it its name and whose houses, built with shale, dot the slopes of the Serra do Açor in a setting that resembles a baby’s crib. 

Shale is an abundant rock in this region and was also the material used in the construction of the dam and access to this bathing area, which is perfectly set in the surround natural environment nature, making it a cool place to spend hot summer days.