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Good for Relax beaches
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4
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About Alentejo

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Alentejo attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Popular destinations

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Troia

Troia

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Soltroia

Soltroia

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Brejos da Carregueira

Brejos da Carregueira

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Beach volleyball
Ribeira da Azenha

Ribeira da Azenha

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Porto Covo

Porto Covo

14 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Varzeas de Cima

Varzeas de Cima

15 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Bairro Novo da Provenca Velha

Bairro Novo da Provenca Velha

14 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Sines

Sines

14 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Almograve

Almograve

7 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Cavaleiro

Cavaleiro

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Costa de Santo Andre

Costa de Santo Andre

3 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Melides

Melides

3 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Vale Figueira

Vale Figueira

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Zambujeira do Mar

Zambujeira do Mar

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Paris

Paris

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Entrada da Barca

Entrada da Barca

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Azenha do Mar

Azenha do Mar

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Vila Nova de Santo Andre

Vila Nova de Santo Andre

6 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
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Praia do Pego
Praia do Pego
Praia do Pego
Good for Relax

Praia do Pego

Brejos da Carregueira 2.4 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
5.4 Amenities index
Galé-Fontainhas Beach
Galé-Fontainhas Beach
Galé-Fontainhas Beach
Kids friendly
Beach Gale-Fontainhas

Galé-Fontainhas Beach

Melides 7.5 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
5.4 Amenities index
Santo Andre Beach
Santo Andre Beach
Santo Andre Beach
Good for Relax

Santo Andre Beach

Costa de Santo Andre 1 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
5.9 Amenities index
Praia das Furnas
Praia das Furnas
Praia das Furnas
Good for Relax

Praia das Furnas

Vila Nova de Milfontes 1.3 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
4.2 Amenities index
Praia do Brejo Largo
Praia do Brejo Largo
Praia do Brejo Largo
Good for Relax

Praia do Brejo Largo

Almograve 2.4 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Dangerous path • Dangerous passage
1 Amenities index
Cortico Fountain Beach
Cortico Fountain Beach
Cortico Fountain Beach
Good for party

Cortico Fountain Beach

Vila Nova de Santo Andre 3.3 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Alentejo beaches

Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 39 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Alentejo.

Most beautiful beaches of Alentejo

Cavaleiro Beach

Cavaleiro Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Cavaleiro 1.3 km
Angra da Cerva

Angra da Cerva
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Portugal, Vila Nova de Milfontes 3.8 km
Beach Alteirinhos

Beach Alteirinhos
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Zambujeira do Mar 0.8 km
Praia do Tonel

Praia do Tonel
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Portugal, Entrada da Barca 0.9 km
Praia da Amalia

Praia da Amalia
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Portugal, Azenha do Mar 1.8 km
Praia dos Machados

Praia dos Machados
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Portugal, Vale Figueira 2.9 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Alentejo

Praia naturista do Salto

Praia naturista do Salto
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Porto Covo 1 km
Praia da Cerca Nova

Praia da Cerca Nova
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Porto Covo 0.9 km
Praia do Serro da Aguia

Praia do Serro da Aguia
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Porto Covo 1.2 km
Praia do Banho

Praia do Banho
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Porto Covo 0.3 km
Malhao

Malhao
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Portugal, Ribeira da Azenha 3.6 km
Praia de Vale Figueiros

Praia de Vale Figueiros
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Portugal, Varzeas de Cima 3.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Alentejo

Comporta Beach
Praia da Comporta

Comporta Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Comporta 1.5 km
Praia da Samoqueira

Praia da Samoqueira
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Porto Covo 1.8 km
Praia da Franquia

Praia da Franquia
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Vila Nova de Milfontes 0.6 km
Praia Atlantica

Praia Atlantica
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Soltroia 0.5 km
Zambujeira do Mar

Zambujeira do Mar
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Zambujeira do Mar 0.4 km
Praia de Odeceixe Mar

Praia de Odeceixe Mar
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Paris 0.8 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Alentejo

Praia dos Buizinhos

Praia dos Buizinhos
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Porto Covo 0.4 km
Grande de Porto Covo

Grande de Porto Covo
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Porto Covo 0.7 km
Praia do Carvalhal

Praia do Carvalhal
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Portugal, Vale Figueira 2.2 km
Praia de Porto Covinho

Praia de Porto Covinho
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Portugal, Porto Covo 1.3 km
Nossa Senhora

Nossa Senhora
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Portugal, Zambujeira do Mar 0.5 km
Pedra da Bica

Pedra da Bica
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Portugal, Zambujeira do Mar 0.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Alentejo

Troia Mar Beach
Beach Troia Mar

Troia Mar Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Portugal, Troia 0.5 km
Praia de Almograve

Praia de Almograve
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Almograve 0.8 km
Pessegueiro Island Beach

Pessegueiro Island Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Porto Covo 2.4 km
Malhao Beach
Beach Malhao

Malhao Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Ribeira da Azenha 2.6 km
Praia do Farol

Praia do Farol
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Vila Nova de Milfontes 1 km
Praia Vasco da Gama

Praia Vasco da Gama
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Sines 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Alentejo, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 18.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Alentejo is less than 500 meters. 34 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Alentejo beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Alentejo's beaches

Praia do Pego
10 Sarina Petrovic Ivanovski

This is our go-to beach for family outings, and it's not hard to see why. The water is crystal clear and the sand is fine and soft, making it the perfect spot to soak up the sun. The beach is well-equipped, with amenities like a paid car park and two fantastic restaurants, as well as a cozy coffee bar. If you need some shade, parasols are available for hire. The beach is expansive, with plenty of space for kids to play - there's even a charming little Wendy house and a small library. The staff, including the lifeguards, park attendants, and restaurant workers, are all friendly and welcoming. And if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of dolphins swimming by - we saw them once and it was truly magical.

Galé-Fontainhas Beach
10 Liliana K.

Great beach!

Santo Andre Beach
10 Larissa K.

This expansive shoreline is a hidden gem, with a surprisingly low number of visitors, making it a top pick for me. Plus, the proximity of the lagoon offers the option for a dip in the more temperate waters.

Praia das Furnas
10 Richard Lawson.

The beach is of a decent size...I walked through it on the fisherman trail...The pathways are clearly marked...There is a peaceful and natural atmosphere all around...Embrace an active and fulfilling life!...I have been a resident Cowboy and have been contributing to Portugal's economy since 2016.

Praia do Brejo Largo
2 Santiago Silva

The beach is quite difficult to reach and the cleanliness is not up to par. The sheer number of people and animals present can be overwhelming. Overall, it is safe to say that this is the least desirable beach in the Costa Vicentina.

Cortico Fountain Beach
10 Nara Kira

A great place

Please note that lifeguards supervise 23 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30.8°C and water up to 18.8°C in September. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 14°C and water to 14.8°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Alentejo? In total there are 39 beaches and the most popular is Comporta Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Alentejo

Praia do Pego

Praia do Pego
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Brejos da Carregueira 2.4 km
Galé-Fontainhas Beach
Beach Gale-Fontainhas

Galé-Fontainhas Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Melides 7.5 km
Praia de Sao Torpes

Praia de Sao Torpes
6.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Bairro Novo da Provenca Velha 1.8 km
Praia das Furnas

Praia das Furnas
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Portugal, Vila Nova de Milfontes 1.3 km
Praia do Brejo Largo

Praia do Brejo Largo
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portugal, Almograve 2.4 km
Santo Andre Beach

Santo Andre Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Portugal, Costa de Santo Andre 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Alentejo?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Alentejo, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 39 beaches in total, of which about 8 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Alentejo?

Most of the beaches located in Alentejo are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Alentejo?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Alentejo?

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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