Odemira Coast

It is in the Alentejo, in southwest Portugal, where it lies Odemira, the largest concelho the country, crossed the River Mira, one of the least polluted rivers in Europe.

"Alentejo in one concelho" is a great way to present it, because here you can find the best preserved of Europe's coastline and the extensive possibilities of the interior remains true to the best of the Alentejo will, always, the quality of its people.

Integrated Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina beaches concelho remain its most well known and much appreciated. From Malhão Beach, further north, to Carvalhal, along the coast are cut coves protected by cliffs and brightly colored cliffs.

If some of them are very popular, as they stand next to Vila Nova de Milontes and Zambujeira do Mar - at least in the months of July, August and weekends - others, which made ​​it difficult to access nature are revealed havens such as Alteirinhos.

Reference deserves Almograve Beach, about 10 km south of Vila Nova de Milfontes, in which the bounty of the natural landscape is evident.Here, fauna and flora found a remarkable understanding, drinking fountains spring up spontaneously along the coastal line.

Along the coast, is also must see Sardão Cape, a promontory dominated by a beautiful lighthouse with an observation deck where you see a breathtaking view over the ocean.

Interesting to know too, are the fishing ports of Vila Nova de Milfontes Pombas Lapa, Check da Barca and Azenha do Mar, testimony to the principal occupation, over time, the people of the coast.

All along the coast, the sun and the beaches are the perfect pretext for renewed relaxing moments. To the visitor, there are countless terraces, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, or more cosmopolitan family atmosphere.

In the warmer months of the year, small coastal villages southwest Alentejo know an unexpected move that gives them intense animation.