Alentejo Coast

Where the Alentejo meets the sea: cliffs, wild beaches and the mouth of the Mira.

The coast where the Alentejo meets the sea, with wide, nearly empty beaches. The day heads north along the shore: Zambujeira on its clifftop, the dark rocks of Almograve, where you can walk a stretch of the Fishermen's Trail, and the mouth of the Mira at Milfontes. For those looking for beaches without crowds.

The day, stop by stop

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   Zambujeira do Mar

   Zambujeira do Mar is a small fishing village on the clifftop, with a white chapel facing the Atlantic and a beach below, sheltered by rocks. It is a place of wind, strong surf and wide sunsets. Nearby, the little fishing harbour of Entrada da Barca has restaurants serving freshly landed fish and goose barnacles, paid separately. Bring a jacket even in summer, as the north wind blows, and take a short walk along the cliffs.

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   Almograve

   Almograve sits on the Alentejo coast among dunes and dark schist cliffs that the sea has carved into odd shapes. The beaches are wide and barely built up, and the Fishermen's Trail of the Rota Vicentina runs right along the clifftop here. Your driver can drop you at one point on the trail and wait further along, so you walk only the stretch you fancy. Bring footwear suited to sand, water and a hat, and be careful in the sea, which has strong currents.

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   Vila Nova de Milfontes

   Vila Nova de Milfontes is a white town at the mouth of the Mira, where the river meets the sea. On one side are calm river beaches, on the other the Atlantic, and a small fort guards the harbour entrance. The streets in the centre have cafés and little shops. Cross the bridge to see the town from the far bank, or go down to Furnas beach. In the late afternoon, sit by the river and try grilled fish or a seafood rice.

The essentials

Duration

8 h · Full day

Pick-up

At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.

Included

The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.

Not included

Entrance tickets and meals.

Who it is for

Lovers of empty beaches.

The route