Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes
Odemira, Beja · Alentejo
About the Beach
Vila Nova de Milfontes is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal, tucked at the mouth of the River Mira, with fine sandy beaches facing both the Atlantic and the estuary. The castle on the riverbank, the seafood restaurants and the laid-back atmosphere make it one of the most sought-after destinations on the Alentejo coast. Inclusion in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park guarantees preservation of the surrounding natural beauty.
Length: 2.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Zambujeira, 15.8 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes?
The bathing season at Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes runs officially from 30 May to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes?
Yes — Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 30 May to 30 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Odemira town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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