CoastalAccessible

Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes

Odemira, Beja · Alentejo

Excellent(2025)

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

Lifeguard
Toilets
Showers
Parking
Food & drink
Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

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 runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is 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.

Information

TypeCoastal
DistrictBeja
MunicipalityOdemira
RegionAlentejo
Sand typeFine sand
POC classificationSemi-natural
Length2.0 km

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Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes

Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.ptbandeiraazul.abaae.pt

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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