Beaches & Nature on the Alentejo Coast
Beaches, lagoons, cliffs and protected areas on the Alentejo coast, including the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.
Praia da Comporta
Wide, long beach with dunes and boardwalk access. A starting point for coastal walks down to Carvalhal.
Lagoa de Melides
Coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a strip of dunes that opens and closes during the year. Calm water on one side, open ocean on the other.
Ilha do Pessegueiro
Small island south of Porto Covo with traces of ancient settlement, facing the Pessegueiro Fort and a wide sandy beach.
Praia do Malhão
Open ocean beach north of Vila Nova de Milfontes, with dunes and a long stretch of sand.
Praia de Odeceixe
Beach at the mouth of the Seixe river, with river sand and sea sand side by side.
Praia do Carvalhal
Wide sandy beach between pine forest and dunes, south of Comporta.
Lagoa de Santo André
Coastal lagoon in the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve, an important spot for watching waterbirds.
Praia de São Torpes
Long beach south of Sines, popular for surfing and bodyboarding.
Praia do Almograve
Wide sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and dark schist rocks.
Praia da Zambujeira do Mar
Beach tucked below the cliff the town stands on, reached by a staircase.