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Alentejo beaches map
All 47 beaches in the Alentejo on one map — 33 sea and 14 river beaches, 38 with excellent water in 2025 and 13 with a live webcam. Tap a dot to see the beach and today's sea.
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- 38excellent water
- 13with webcam
- 14river beaches
- —calm sea now
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Map drawn by Portal Turismo Portugal from CAOP 2025 boundaries and coastline (Direção-Geral do Território, CC BY 4.0) and Natural Earth. Water quality: EEA/APA 2025. Sea now: Open-Meteo.
All beaches in the Alentejo, by municipality
47 beaches in 15 municipalities, listed north to south. Tap a name to open the beach page with the live sea, the nearest webcam and hotels nearby.
Ponte de Sor 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial de Montalvo/TesosMontargil
A new bathing area on the Montargil reservoir, designated as a bathing water for the first time for the 2026 season.
Avis 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial do Clube Náutico de Avis
A river beach on the Maranhão reservoir, part of the Avis Nautical Club complex, in a spot sheltered from the wind with…
Coruche 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial do Sorraia
A river beach on the right bank of the River Sorraia in Coruche, next to the Sorraia Park, opened in 2021.
Alandroal 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial de Azenhas d'El ReiMontes Juntos
The river beach of the Azenhas d'El Rei Recreation and Leisure Area, on the shore of the Alqueva reservoir near Montes…
Reguengos de Monsaraz 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial de MonsarazMonsaraz
A river beach at the Monsaraz Nautical Centre on the Alqueva reservoir, about four kilometres from the medieval village…
Mourão 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial de Mourão
A river beach on the Alqueva reservoir, about one kilometre from the town of Mourão, with around 320 metres of…
Grândola 11 beaches
- Praia de TróiaTróia
Praia de Tróia sits on the Tróia Peninsula, a spit of sand that separates the Sado estuary from the Atlantic…
- Praia de Tróia-Bico das LulasTróia
A beach at the northern tip of the Tróia peninsula, between Praia de Tróia (Tróia-Mar) and Praia de Tróia-Galé, across…
- Praia de Tróia-GaléTróia
A very long beach with calm sea on the Tróia peninsula, with views over the Serra da Arrábida.
- Praia das Camarinhas (Tróia)Tróia
Beach on the Atlantic coast of the Tróia peninsula, in the municipality of Grândola.
- Praia Atlântica (Tróia)Soltróia
Ocean beach on the Tróia peninsula, in the municipality of Grândola, reached through the Soltróia development, with…
- Praia da Comporta
Praia da Comporta stands out for its extensive white sand, for the pine and palm trees that reach almost to the water's…
- Praia do Carvalhal
Praia do Carvalhal is on the coastal edge of the Grândola region, between pine trees and low dunes that come close to…
- Praia do PegoCarvalhal
A broad beach of white sand and dunes, south of Praia do Carvalhal, with no physical division between the two but with…
- Praia da Galé-FontaínhasGalé
A beach framed by a fossil cliff with rock formations around five million years old, a landscape unlike the low…
- Praia da Aberta NovaFontaínhas do Mar
A long, wide beach separated from the pine forest by dunes that preserve their original vegetation, in a little-altered…
- Praia de Melides
A long, sparsely visited beach with an adjacent freshwater lagoon — pine trees, dunes and an atmosphere of coastal…
Cuba 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial da Albergaria dos FusosVila Ruiva
A river beach on the Albergaria dos Fusos dam reservoir, near Vila Ruiva, with about 80 metres of sandy shoreline.
Portel 3 beaches
- Praia Fluvial de OriolaOriola
A river beach on the Alvito reservoir, in the parish of Oriola, opened in August 2025, with about 100 metres of sand.
- Praia Fluvial da Amieira (Portel)Amieira
A river beach on the Alqueva reservoir, near Amieira, with a wide stretch of sand and a grassy area with awnings.
- Praia Fluvial de AlquevaAlqueva
A river beach on the Alqueva reservoir, about one kilometre from the village of Alqueva, which gave the dam its name.
Moura 1 beach
- Praia do Lago (Moura)
The first beach in the municipality of Moura, on the Alqueva reservoir, opened in June 2024.
Santiago do Cacém 3 beaches
- Praia de Santo André
An Atlantic beach alongside the Lagoa de Santo André, one of the largest coastal lagoons in Portugal.
- Praia do Monte VelhoMonte Velho
Also known as Praia do Porto das Carretas or Praia da Vacaria, it is part of the continuous stretch of sand, over 60 km…
- Praia da Fonte do CortiçoSanto André
A wide beach flanked by dunes, south of Costa de Santo André, with an average width of 70 to 80 metres.
Beja 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial de Cinco ReisCinco Reis
A river beach on the Cinco Reis dam reservoir, part of the Alqueva scheme, about seven kilometres from Beja, opened in…
Sines 10 beaches
- Praia Vasco da Gama (Sines)
An urban beach on the bay of Sines, part of the town and next to the fishing port, with a sandy frontage of around 400…
- Praia de São Torpes
Praia de São Torpes sits south of Sines, in a transition zone between the industrial port coastline and the beginning…
- Praia de Morgavel
A beach south of São Torpes, on the coastal road between Sines and Porto Covo, with a sandy frontage of around 350…
- Praia da Vieirinha
Also known as Vale Figueiros, it lies on the coast between São Torpes and Porto Covo, next to the road linking the two…
- Praia da SamoqueiraPorto Covo
A rocky, wild beach near Porto Covo, with rock platforms and natural pools.
- Praia de Porto CovinhoPorto Covo
A small sandy cove ringed by rocks north of Porto Covo, between Praia da Samoqueira and Praia do Cerro da Águia.
- Praia do SaltoPorto Covo
A small sandy beach with some rocks, set between cliffs about 350 m north of Porto Covo's Praia Grande.
- Praia de Porto CovoPorto Covo
Praia de Porto Covo is on the Alentejo coastline, adjacent to one of the best-preserved fishing villages on the…
- Praia dos BuizinhosPorto Covo
A small sandy beach tucked between cliffs on the south side of Porto Covo, less than 1 km from Praia Grande.
- Praia da Ilha do PessegueiroPorto Covo
A stretch of sand about 450 m long near Porto Covo, close to the northern limit of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine…
Mértola 1 beach
- Praia Fluvial da Tapada GrandeMina de São Domingos
A river beach on the Tapada Grande reservoir, next to Mina de São Domingos, within the Guadiana Valley Natural Park.
Odemira 10 beaches
- Praia do MalhãoPorto Covo
An extensive dune beach on the Costa Vicentina, accessed via a sand track, with intense Atlantic swell.
- Praia da FranquiaVila Nova de Milfontes
A river beach on the north bank of the Mira estuary, by Vila Nova de Milfontes' riverside avenue and the closest beach…
- Praia de Vila Nova de MilfontesVila Nova de Milfontes
Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes sits at the mouth of the Mira river, where river waters and the Atlantic meet…
- Praia das Furnas (Odemira)Vila Nova de Milfontes
On the south bank of the River Mira, opposite Vila Nova de Milfontes, Praia das Furnas has two fronts: about 500 m…
- Praia do Almograve
Praia do Almograve is a beach with a strong character defined by its geological setting: rock platforms, slabs and…
- Zambujeira do Mar
Zambujeira do Mar is one of the most sheltered beaches on the Costa Vicentina — the sandy cove sits between tall cliffs…
- Praia dos AlteirinhosZambujeira do Mar
The first beach south of Zambujeira do Mar, inside the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.
- Praia Fluvial de Santa ClaraSanta Clara-a-Velha
A river beach on the Santa Clara reservoir, near the dam and the village of Santa Clara-a-Velha.
- Praia do Carvalhal (Odemira)Brejão
A beach south of Zambujeira do Mar, reached from the village of Brejão, on the coast of the Southwest Alentejo and…
- Praia da AmáliaBrejão
A small sandy beach between cliffs about 2 km from the village of Brejão, in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast…
Where to stay
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are on the Alentejo beaches map?
The map shows 47 beaches in the Alentejo: 33 sea and 14 river beaches, across 15 municipalities. Every dot links to the beach page.
Which beaches in the Alentejo have excellent water quality?
38 of the 47 beaches were rated “Excellent” for the 2025 bathing season (European Environment Agency / APA). In total: 38 excellent, 4 good, 5 not classified. Use the “Excellent water” filter on the map.
Are there river beaches on the map?
Yes, 14: Praia Fluvial de Montalvo/Tesos, Praia Fluvial do Clube Náutico de Avis, Praia Fluvial do Sorraia, Praia Fluvial de Azenhas d'El Rei, Praia Fluvial de Monsaraz, Praia Fluvial de Mourão, Praia Fluvial da Albergaria dos Fusos, Praia Fluvial de Oriola, Praia Fluvial da Amieira (Portel), Praia Fluvial de Alqueva, Praia do Lago (Moura), Praia Fluvial de Cinco Reis and 2 more. They show in green on the map; use the “River beaches” filter.
Which Alentejo beaches have a webcam?
13 beaches have a live webcam within 1 km: Praia de Tróia, Praia de Tróia-Bico das Lulas, Praia da Comporta, Praia do Carvalhal, Praia de Santo André, Praia de São Torpes, Praia da Franquia, Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes, Praia das Furnas (Odemira), Praia do Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar, Praia dos Alteirinhos, Praia do Carvalhal (Odemira). They have a red ring on the map; tap the beach and open “Live webcam”.
Which Alentejo beaches are good for surfing?
15 beaches on the map are within 1.2 km of a spot in our surf guide: Praia da Comporta, Praia do Carvalhal, Praia de São Torpes, Praia da Vieirinha, Praia de Porto Covinho, Praia do Salto, Praia de Porto Covo, Praia dos Buizinhos, Praia do Malhão, Praia da Franquia, Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes, Praia das Furnas (Odemira), Praia do Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar, Praia dos Alteirinhos. Check level and today's waves on Surf.
How do I check the sea today?
When the map opens, each sea beach gets wave height and water temperature from the Open-Meteo model (hourly, indicative). Switch “Colours: sea now” and dots turn green (up to 0.6 m), amber (up to 1.2 m) or red. Always check the flag and lifeguard cover on the beach.
Where to stay near the beaches in the Alentejo?
See our guide Where to stay in the Alentejo near the beach, with areas by type of trip. On each beach card, “Hotels nearby” shows places to stay priced for your dates.
Beaches: Portal Turismo Portugal database (active beaches on 2026-10-12). Water quality: official 2025 bathing-season classification (European Environment Agency / APA). Municipality: CAOP 2025. Webcams: cameras within 1 km of the beach. Sea conditions: Open-Meteo model, indicative — always check the flag and lifeguard cover.