Guest Guide · Vicentine Coast

Your stay & the region

Everything you need during your stay, plus a few of our favourites around the house, from the Wi-Fi password to the beaches, markets and things to do along the Vicentine Coast.

Connection

Wi-Fi

There are two networks: one for inside the house and one for the patio and outdoor area.

Indoors
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Outdoors
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If you need it

Emergency & Health

112 European emergency number (24h)
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Things to do

Surfing, horse riding, canoeing on the river and the trails of the Rota Vicentina. There is plenty to do from the house.

Surf · Milfontes

Club Vagabond

Surf school and kiosk in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Horse riding · Lameiros

Horse riding

Horse rides through the countryside in Lameiros.

Paddle · Mira river

SUP Milfontes

Stand-up paddleboard rental on the river in Milfontes.

Guided tours

Finn’s Routes

A range of guided tours by a local (German-born, raised here). Finn takes you to beautiful places tailored to your wishes, with great knowledge and a special touch.

Canoeing · Mira river

Canoeing on the Mira

Canoe trip on the Mira river, from Odemira upstream towards Troviscais. A lovely outing.

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Walking & cycling

Rota Vicentina

A coastal route from Sagres to Sines with many walking and cycling trails, plus the Historical Way further inland. Worth walking a few stretches.

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Beaches

Wild beaches along the Alentejo coast and a river spot inland. Times shown are by car from the house.

Praia das Furnas

25 min
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Praia do Cavaleiro

40 min
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Praia do Malhão

35 min

Alteirinhos

45 min

Praia da Amália

55 min

Secret Beach

25 min + 45 min walk
Rota Vicentina

A hidden beach along one of the Rota Vicentina trails. Start at Porto das Barcas and head north: after roughly 45 min a stunning sandy beach appears. The climb down is demanding, so bring water and avoid going with small children.

Pego das Pias

30 min + walk
River · Nature

An inland nature spot with a river and rocks. Perfect for a picnic, a swim or a walk (4x4 helps with access).

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Shopping & Markets

Where to shop day to day and the region’s farmers’ markets.

Shops & Groceries

São Luís Market

São Luís

Daily market until 1 pm with fruit and veg. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays there is also fresh fish.

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Meu Super

São Luís

Small supermarket with most things. Open until 8 pm.

Supermarkets

São Luís

Two small supermarkets with the basics. Closed at lunchtime.

Café Nativa

São Luís

Food cooperative and café. Open for lunch and, every other week, Indian dinners on Fridays.

Lameiros shop

Lameiros

Right next to the café. Sells the basics and often fresh eggs.

Alentejo Azul

Near São Luís

Handmade wood and cork pieces. A lovely place for gifts and souvenirs.

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Intermarché

Odemira · 23 min

Also the cheapest petrol station and laundry machines.

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Aldi

Odemira · 30 min

Discount supermarket.

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Lidl

Odemira · 28 min

Discount supermarket.

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Organic shop

Odemira · 20 min

Herbalist with organic and bulk products.

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Markets

Vila Nova de Milfontes

Sundays · morning

Farmers’ market every Sunday morning (9 am–12), next to the Benfica café. Local farmers sell veg, honey and home-made goods.

Brunheiras (Milfontes)

2nd & 4th Saturday

In the morning, until 2 pm, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

São Teotónio

1st Monday

In the morning, on the first Monday of the month. Opposite the GNR station.