Odeceixe Mar Beach
Praia de Odeceixe
Parking available
A stunning horseshoe-shaped Blue Flag beach where the Seixe River meets the Atlantic, forming a natural border between Algarve and Alentejo. Renowned for its unspoiled beauty within a natural park, it's popular with families for safe river swimming and surfers for ocean waves. Nationally recognized as one of Portugal's 7 Wonders - Beaches.

πŸ“œ Horseshoe-shaped beach where the Seixe River meets the Atlantic, forming a natural border between Algarve and Alentejo.
πŸ† Nationally recognized as one of Portugal's 7 Wonders - Beaches, located within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.
πŸ’™ Certified with Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy unspoiled beauty within a natural park
πŸ„β€β™€οΈ Perfect for surfing, bodyboarding, and kayaking
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly with safe river swimming and natural pools
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore hiking trails, birdwatching, and beautiful sunsets

Why Avoid

⚠️ Ocean waters not always safe for swimming
β™Ώ Not generally accessible for wheelchairs
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Road from Odeceixe village to beach not recommended for pedestrians
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Can get crowded in summer

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Best time to visit: June to August (lively), April to May (desolate)
πŸ” Explore hidden lagoons and rock pools at low tide

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Yes, right above the beach. Additional parking available further up the hill.

🚻 Toilets

Yes, bathrooms are available.

🍽️ Food

A couple of restaurants and bars are situated above the beach.

🚌 Getting There

Bus: Vamus bus 79 from Lagos to Odeceixe village on weekdays.
From village to beach (3km): best by car or tourist convoy, walking not recommended.

πŸ“ Nearby

Praia das Adegas: Official nude beach to the south.
Vale dos Homens: Approximately 20 minutes by car further south.
Odeceixe Village: Picturesque village just 3km away.

Last updated 20 days ago

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