Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes

About the beach

Praia de Vila Nova de Milfontes sits at the mouth of the Mira river, where river waters and the Atlantic meet, separating the sandy beach from the historic village. Water quality is Excellent. This is one of the most appreciated locations on the Alentejo coast — the contained scale of the village, the whitewashed houses and the presence of the river give it a character not found at resort beaches. The sandy stretch is sheltered and well suited to families, with the open Atlantic accessible a little further south. Milfontes is frequently cited as one of the finest beach towns in Portugal — and rarely disappoints those who arrive for the first time.