The Praia do Malhao is a stunning and expansive beach that is situated to the north of Vila Nova de Milfontes. The isolated beach is set amidst the Sudoeste Alentejano national park and is protected from development.
The ferocious Atlantic Ocean means it is popular with bodyboarders and surfers. A super interesting beach for small children, with some mini natural pools where children can play. One can explore the small rocks.
Deep cliffs and well-protected dunes make Praia do Malhao Beach a popular unofficial naturist beach.
For visitors who are searching for a remote beach far from the masses. who enjoy a spectacular sunset, this is a good destination.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities A large car park area. There are no facilities here. however you will find facilities at the Campismo do Sitava campsite located approximately 1.5km away from the beach.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access There are several accesses of stairs, so not ideal for those with mobility issues.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Perto do Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odemira, Beja, Alentejo, Portugal
- Zip / Postal Code 7645-000
- Directions Praia do Malhao lies to the north of Vila Nova de Milfontes and is 8km by road. Access is by unpaved road, please be aware it has many potholes.If you drive out of Vila along N390 at the roundabout in the village of Brunheiras (3.5km)turn left. After 2.9km the road turns right and a dirt track exits left (the road splits at this junction to form a give way island), follow this dirt road which leads to the beach.
Coordinates
- Latitude 37.786419
- Longitude -8.801587
- Sea Level (In Meters) 3
