Activities to Experience on the Alentejo Coast

Activities to Try on the Alentejo Coast

Chocolate Workshop in Odemira

In Odemira, you can find various artisanal activities, and chocolate making is no exception. At the Chocolates de Beatriz factory, you can delight in the delicious chocolates that this land of artisans has to offer.

Lousal Centre of Live Science

This «science museum» is located in Azinheira dos Barros and São Mamede do Sádão in Grândola. Highlighting the areas of Geology, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Graphics, it is part of the National Network of Science Alive Centres. Here you can find various activities to add a special touch to your holidays.

Badoka Safari Park

This is a theme park located in Vila Nova de Santo André, in Santiago do Cacém. Here you can observe animals in semi-freedom, where they are not in cages, but in a simulation of their natural habitat. Available for you are various activities such as the African Safari or the Macaw Forest.

Visit the Beaches of the Vicentine Coast

Along the Costa Vicentina, a variety of beaches are at your disposal. Known for their vast sandy stretches and untamed beauty, there's something for everyone, whether you're interested in water sports or a peaceful family afternoon. Among them are Praia do Burgau, Prainha das Poças and Vila de Sagres, or Praia do Amado.

Visit the Troia Peninsula

Formed over the last 5,000 years, this peninsula is located in the parish of Carvalhal in Grândola. Here you can visit the Roman ruins of Troia and sandy beaches, as well as casinos and thermal baths. The Stilt Port, resting on wooden pillars buried in the mud, is also a point of interest on this peninsula, which is very popular during the summer months.

Birdwatching

The Costa Vicentina is known, among other things, for its biodiversity. Along the coast, you can observe Bonelli's eagle, peregrine falcon, red-billed chough, shag, and many other species.

The Alentejo Coast is an area rich in activities, perfect for a family holiday, with friends, or a romantic getaway. Visit the Alentejo Coast!

Discover the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

In this park, you can enjoy the natural beauty of this region combined with the vast biodiversity found here. This is a protected area in order to preserve the diversity of fauna and flora of this location. It is situated between S. Torpes and Burgau, occupying the Alentejo Coast and the western part of the Algarve Coast.