Panoramic view of turquoise ocean waves breaking on a sandy beach with a rocky coastline in the distance and a person walking along the beach in costa vicentina

Costa Vicentina: relax on sandy shores

Bite-sized trip

  • Travelife
  • ABTOT
  • ATOL
    • Itinerary:
      Costa Vicentina/Milfontes
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights
    • Price:
      From £299 per person (excluding flights)
    • From £259 per child (up to 11 years) (excluding flights)

    The Costa Vicentina is located between Lisbon and the Algarve and is known for its rugged cliff coasts with wide sandy beaches. Mass tourism? You won't find that here. Your base for the next few days is the small town of Vila Nova de Milfontes. It’s a picturesque, laid-back place with fantastic beaches nearby.

    Woman standing on a sunny cliff overlooking the rocky coastline and the ocean in costa vicentina

    Aerial view of a coastal town with white buildings, red roofs, a sandy beach, and the ocean under a clear blue sky in costa vicentina

    Day 1 - Arrival into Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Your base for the next few days is the small town of Vila Nova de Milfontes. It’s a picturesque, laid-back place with fantastic beaches nearby. You will be staying around 10 minutes from town in a family friendly apartment with plenty of outdoor space and a swimming pool.

    Days 2-3 - Beach time

    We haven’t scheduled in any activities during your stay, so you’re free to relax and explore the beautiful coastline. Choose from small, sheltered bays to large beaches with high cliffs. The beach right next to the old town - Praia da Franquina - is a great all-round beach that is good for sunbathing, swimming, SUPing or kayaking. If you’re hoping to catch some waves then Praia do Malhão and Praia das Furnas are the surf spots of Vila Nova de Milfontes. If you’d like to learn to surf, let us know as we can book a surf lesson for you.

    Wide sandy beach beside a blue estuary with a town on the left bank and forested hills on the right in costa vicentina
    Aerial view of a scenic coastline with sandy beaches, green cliffs, turquoise ocean waves, and a winding road in costa vicentina

    Day 4 - Departure from Villa De Milfontes

    Enjoy a final breakfast on your terrace and then on to the next place. Can't get enough of the beach? Then travel on to the Algarve. For a change of scenery head inland to Alentejo and stay overnight in a glamping tent surrounded by nature.

    Accommodation

    Portugal Milfontes accommodation apartment exterior
    Portugal Milfontes accommodation apartment room
    Portugal Milfontes accommodation apartment kitchen

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