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Nossa Senhora is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 39th place out of 39 beaches in the Alentejo region 97.5 km away from its center, the city of Beja. It is one of the beaches of Zambujeira do Mar settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Nossa Senhora coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Zambujeira do Mar, which has a rating of 8.
Nossa Senhora (Alentejo) is located outside the Zambujeira do Mar settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Nossa Senhora with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Porto Covo 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Porto Covo 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Porto Covo 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Porto Covo 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Zambujeira do Mar 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cavaleiro 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Paris 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Almograve 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Pedra da Mina 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Vila Nova de Milfontes 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vila Nova de Milfontes 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Pedra da Mina 3.1 km
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The Nossa Senhora is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Nossa Senhora, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Nossa Senhora is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Nossa Senhora for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Nossa Senhora.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Odesos is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
There are 148 places to stay in the Nossa Senhora area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Nossa Senhora include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Nossa Senhora has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
There are 2 attractions near Nossa Senhora that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia da Pedra da Bica located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Nossa Senhora is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Nossa Senhora (Alentejo) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Nossa Senhora (Alentejo) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Acoteias 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Ilha de Faro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Tavira 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carrapateira 2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Torre 2.6 km
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