The notebook of Costa Vicentina et sud-ouest alentejano
Follow the coast until you forget the hour.
Large wild coast of cliffs, beaches, surf villages, trails and preserved Atlantic atmosphere.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Costa Vicentina et sud-ouest alentejano
Large wild coast of cliffs, beaches, surf villages, trails and preserved Atlantic atmosphere.
The discovery of Costa Vicentina and southwest alentejano is centred around Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujeira do Mar and Odeceixe. The stay thus alternates between the coastline, natural areas and the countryside, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, it is best to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: powerful sea and frequent wind. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Zambujeira do Mar
- Odeceixe
- Aljezur
- Rota Vicentina
Before you choose
- Recommended car
- Powerful sea
- Common wind
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Vila Nova de Milfontes lies between the Mira estuary and the beaches of the vicentine coast. The village combines white houses, small fort, quiet boats and quick access to sand, with a softer atmosphere than the large ports of the Algarve.
Place
Zambujeira do Mar
Zambujeira do Mar is noticed by its littoral viewpoints punctuated by light gaps, and by the way the trails lead from the beach to the more coveted areas. The textures of sand, rock and facades are becoming more and more meaningful. It's a place that is savored by the repetition of perspectives.
Place
Odeceixe
In Odeceixe, the bay and the old town make up a similar story: gentle circulation, sea views, reliefs that frame the passage. The details of the coast appear better by following several levels of path. We quickly leave the idea of a simple seaside break for a more sensory reading.
Place
Aljezur
Aljezur attracts by its continuity between rural and marine areas, with a centre that serves as the basis for more free walks. The contrasts of materials, shades and openings give a stable identity at daytime. It is a place where walking gives concrete, even short, landmarks.
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