Located between Porto Covo in Alentejo and Burgau in the Algarve, the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, stretches for 100kms of coast, with several species of fauna, rare flora and beautiful beaches and ends at Ponta de Sagres, where it existed the famous Nautical School founded by the Infante D. Henrique in the century XV
Places to Visit
Odeceixe Village
Heritage town with windmill.
Nice view over the Lowlands.
Beaches
Odeceixe Beach about 5km
North Carvalhal Beach is around 10 km away and Zambujeira Beach is around 18 km away. South to Amoreira Beach, about 25km
Gastronomy
Fresh fish and shelfish, such as the sea bass, barnacles and clams from the Alentejo coast that predominate in the area. You can also opt for the good Alentejo pork, black boar, and wild boar. Local products such as sweet potatoes, liqueur and medronho spirit are also products to taste or to discover.
Walks/Bike Riding
To walk and cycling, next to the Campsite, the historical trail and the fishermen’s trail, duly marked by the Rota Vicentina
Horse Riding in Aljezur and Odemira.
Water Activities
In Zambujeira do Mar and in Odeceixe: bodyboarding, surfing, paddle surfing, kayaking, fishing and snorkeling. Boat trips along the Costa Vicentina, at the Fishing Port of Arrifana.
Events
Anual Fairs
March/April
Fair of the Folar in Odeceixe,
July
Faceco Fair ( Agricultural Products and Activities in São Teotónio )
August/September
Hunting and Fishing Fair of São Teotónio
November
Sweet Potato Fair in Aljezur.
