{"id":28655,"date":"2026-06-10T16:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/?p=28655"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:10:07","slug":"roteiro-vila-nova-de-milfontes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/en\/roteiro-vila-nova-de-milfontes\/","title":{"rendered":"Vila Nova de Milfontes: Between the River and the Sea, a Place to Stay a Little Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An Inspiring Journey Through Heritage, Nature and the Authenticity of the Alentejo Coast<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the mouth of the Mira River, where the calm waters of the estuary meet the power of the Atlantic Ocean, Vila Nova de Milfontes is one of the most iconic destinations on the Alentejo Coast and a favourite stop for those exploring the trails of the Rota Vicentina. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Affectionately known as the \u201cPrincess of Alentejo\u201d, Vila Nova de Milfontes rewards those who take their time, wandering without haste, soaking up its atmosphere and discovering the small details that make this place so special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founded in the late 15th century by order of King Jo\u00e3o II, Vila Nova de Milfontes emerged as a strategic settlement designed to protect and populate Portugal\u2019s southwest coast. For centuries, its story has been shaped by the meeting of river and ocean, with fishing, agriculture and maritime trade leaving a lasting imprint on the town\u2019s identity.<br \/>\nToday, that heritage can still be felt throughout Vila Nova de Milfontes. From the historic Porto das Barcas, once the departure point for generations of fishermen, to the tranquil banks of the Mira River, the town remains deeply connected to the landscapes and traditions that have defined it for centuries. <\/span> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To truly discover Vila Nova de Milfontes, start where its story begins: by the river. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28786&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">From here, the Fort of S\u00e3o Clemente stands proudly on the horizon. Built in the 17th century to defend the river mouth from corsair and pirate attacks, it remains one of the town\u2019s most striking landmarks, recalling an era when this coastline was as important for defence as it was admired for its natural beauty. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet the story of Vila Nova de Milfontes is not only one of fortresses and seafarers. The town is also linked to one of the most remarkable achievements in Portuguese aviation history. It was from the Coitos airfield, on the outskirts of Milfontes, that aviators Brito Paes and Sarmento Beires took off on 7 April 1924 to undertake the first aerial journey between Portugal and Macau.<br \/>\nTheir pioneering flight marked a significant milestone in aviation and reinforced Vila Nova de Milfontes\u2019 place in the history of Portuguese exploration and innovation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The journey, regarded as an extraordinary achievement for its time, covered thousands of kilometres to the Far East and secured a lasting place in the history of Portuguese aviation. Near the Fort of S\u00e3o Clemente, in Largo da Barbac\u00e3, a monument honours the two aviators and preserves the memory of this pioneering adventure, which connected Vila Nova de Milfontes to one of the greatest milestones in Portugal\u2019s aviation heritage. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28790&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just a short walk away, the Historic Centre invites visitors to wander through whitewashed streets, charming squares, inviting terraces and traditional houses that reflect the relaxed pace of a town that has grown without losing its authenticity. At its heart stands the Church of Nossa Senhora da Gra\u00e7a, built on the remains of earlier places of worship and bearing witness to centuries of local history, faith and tradition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet it is the relationship between the river and the ocean that makes Vila Nova de Milfontes truly special. At the mouth of the Mira River, one of the most striking landscapes on the Alentejo Coast, fresh waters meet the Atlantic among beaches, dunes and dramatic cliffs, creating a scene of remarkable natural beauty.<br \/>\nAs evening falls and golden light bathes the estuary, with the Milfontes lighthouse standing out against the horizon, it becomes easy to understand why so many travellers choose to return. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For walkers and cyclists exploring the Rota Vicentina, Vila Nova de Milfontes is also a privileged gateway to the surrounding landscape. It marks the beginning or end of some of the most iconic stages of the Fishermen\u2019s Trail, leading through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond the town, a network of circular routes offers the opportunity to discover some of the region\u2019s lesser-known ecosystems, including the Mediterranean temporary ponds. These unique habitats, recognised for their exceptional biodiversity, transform with the changing seasons and provide a refuge for a remarkable variety of plant and animal species.<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vila Nova de Milfontes invites visitors to slow down and savour every moment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28794&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether enjoying freshly caught fish and the flavours of Alentejo cuisine, joining a guided walk to discover local stories, exploring the coastline by boat, learning to surf, or simply sitting by the river and watching the tides come and go, there are countless ways to enrich a stay beyond the trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is also a place to connect with the people who bring this territory to life every day: family-run guesthouses, local restaurants, guides, small businesses and community projects that help preserve the authenticity and character of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perhaps that is why Milfontes remains in the hearts of so many who visit. More than just a stage on the journey, it is a place that reminds us of the value of slow travel. A place where every story, every landscape and every encounter reveals something deeper about the destination and the people who call it home. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Discover nearby walking and cycling routes.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28834&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Walking Trails&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1781023962918-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/walking\/porto-covo-vila-nova-de-milfontes\/\"><strong>\u00bb TP: Porto Covo \u00bb Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/walking\/vila-nova-de-milfontes-almograve\/\">\u00bb TP: Vila Nova de Milfontes \u00bb Almograve<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/walking\/5-charcos-mediterranicos-12-km\/\">\u00bb PC: Charcos Mediterr\u00e2nicos (12 km)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/walking\/5-charcos-mediterranicos-65-km\/\">\u00bb PC: Charcos Mediterr\u00e2nicos (6,5 km)<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Cycling Trails&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1781034755046-1-1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/cycling\/09-milfontes\/\"><strong>\u00bb BTT: N\u00facleo de Odemira: 09 &#8211; Milfontes<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/touring-bike\/\">\u00bb Touring Bike: Entre os aeroportos de Lisboa e Faro<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Every choice makes a difference!<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nBy choosing Rota Vicentina partners, you are helping to sustain this project, support local communities and protect the landscapes that make this territory unique, contributing to a more positive and responsible form of tourism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Places to Stay&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1781023962918-2-8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28690&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/casa-do-lado\/\">Casa do Lado<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHere, guests are welcomed with the warmth and friendliness that are typical of the Alentejo, in a relaxed, familiar atmosphere where personal attention comes naturally.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28700&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/retromovement-house\/\">Retromovement House<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCom especial aten\u00e7\u00e3o aos <strong>caminhantes e ciclistas<\/strong>, a Retromovement House est\u00e1 no centro da vila, numa <strong>zona sossegada<\/strong> e acess\u00edvel aos trilhos.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28706&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/casa-do-adro-da-igreja\/\"><strong>Casa do Adro da Igreja<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nNestled in a quiet corner of Vila Nova de Milfontes, Casa do Adro da Igreja offers a warm, family-run atmosphere and a delicious homemade breakfast.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28710&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/herdade-do-freixial\/\"><strong>Herdade do Freixial<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSet on the scenic banks of the Mira River, Herdade do Freixial embraces its riverside location to offer a truly unique and memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28723&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/tres-marias\/\">Tr\u00eas Marias<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLocated between Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes, this rural retreat offers a welcoming countryside setting where nights are illuminated by the glow of the stars.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28727&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/monte-da-corca-nova\/\">Monte da Cor\u00e7a Nova<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nClose to the beaches of Vila Nova de Milfontes and nestled between the Cercal hills and S\u00e3o Lu\u00eds, this is a place where tranquillity and well-being take centre stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28714&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-start&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-start&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/orbitar-sitava-milfontes\/\">Orbitur Sitava Milfontes<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWithin walking distance of Malh\u00e3o Beach and the Fishermen\u2019s Trail, this campsite offers the perfect blend of nature, comfort and outdoor adventure for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28731&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/guarda-rios\/\">Guarda-Rios<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nJust minutes from the Mira River estuary, this location is surrounded by beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and a wide range of leisure and dining experiences.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28735&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/vida-na-vila\/\">Vida na Vila<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nClose to the mouth of the Mira River, Vida na Vila reimagines the traditional architecture of an Alentejo village, combining clean lines with the southern light that pours through its large windows.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28739&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/casazul-milfontes\/\">Casazul Milfontes<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nRenowned for its warm hospitality, Casazul Milfontes, in Alagoachos, offers a cosy, welcoming atmosphere in a peaceful and family-friendly setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28743&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/alojamentos\/sunshine-patio-getaway\/\"><strong>Sunshine Patio Getaway<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe d\u00e9cor is modern, simple and welcoming, providing the perfect place to relax after a day of walking or cycling along the Rota Vicentina.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Places to Eat&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1781023962918-2-8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28748&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/manjedoura\/\">Manjedoura<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCreated for relaxed dining and shared moments, it brings together the flavours of the Alentejo and Mediterranean cuisine in a cosy and inviting atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28752&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/porto-das-barcas\/\"><strong>Porto das Barcas<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe perfect place to enjoy fresh fish and seafood from the Alentejo Coast during a well-deserved break along the Fishermen\u2019s Trail.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28756&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-start&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-start&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/stress-free\/\">Stress Free<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIn the heart of the historic centre, this welcoming restaurant combines traditional flavours and local tapas with creative and delicious vegan dishes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28760&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/tasca-do-celso\/\"><strong>Tasca do Celso<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nA simple yet sophisticated concept: great food, excellent wines and a passion for surprising guests. One of those restaurants you simply have to visit at least once.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28764&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/paragem-vicentina\/\">Paragem Vicentina<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn inviting place to slow down and recharge, offering simple snacks, freshly brewed coffee and a cosy atmosphere where stories are shared and memories are made.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28768&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/restaurantes\/geladaria-da-pietro\/\">Geladaria Da Pietro<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA must-visit stop in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Da Pietro Ice Cream Shop is known for one of the town\u2019s most colourful and tempting displays.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Things to Do&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1781023962918-2-8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-center&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28812&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;d-md-flex justify-content-md-start&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;d-md-flex align-items-md-start&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/actividades\/finns-routes\/\">Finn\u2019s Routes<\/a><br \/>\nWith Finn, you can uncover the secrets of this region through guided walks, from the stunning Atlantic coastline to the peaceful rural landscapes of the Alentejo.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28816&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/actividades\/stress-free-zone\/\">Stress Free Zone<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA haven of tranquillity where you can recharge after a day on the trail. Through massages and wellness treatments, the body recovers and the mind slows down.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28820&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/actividades\/surfmilfontes\/\">SurfMilfontes<\/a><br \/>\nSurf and bodyboard lessons for all levels. 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