Monsaraz river beach on Lake Alqueva

Freshwater beach · Half a day · Blue Flag, accessible and with a children's area · Supervised from June to September

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Price: Free
Duration: 3 h
Season: June to September, with lifeguards
Who it's for: Families; accessible for people with reduced mobility

Down below, at the former Moinho do Gato, the Centro Náutico has the first beach on Lake Alqueva, with a Blue Flag, adapted access, showers, a children's area, picnic area and parking. The lifeguard season runs from June to September, with the dates set each year by the council. Ask there whether dogs are allowed: the rule is not published.

With young childrenAs a family

Directions See all of Monsaraz

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

Monsaraz from the air, the walled village on the hill where the restaurant stands, with the Alqueva reservoir behind

Sabores de Monsaraz

Restaurant · Monsaraz · €€€€

What to order: the house roast lamb, and to start Alentejo cheese and Iberian pork paio.

A meat dish with a leaf salad, to which the sauce is added at the table

Herdade do Esporão restaurant

Winery · Reguengos de Monsaraz · €€€€

What to order: one of the two menus with the house wine pairing, and book the cellar visit the same day.

To stay nearby

The pool among palm trees and sun loungers, with the house behind

Monte Alerta

At the foot of Monsaraz · Gardens and lake · Pool from May to October · Regional breakfast

Why we like it: Rural guesthouse at the foot of the Monsaraz hill, 2 km from the Alqueva Nautical Centre, with gardens, a pool from May to October and a breakfast of local produce.

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The courtyard of the monte, with ivy-covered walls

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Agricultural estate · Rooms and cottages · Spa and pool · Views of Monsaraz

Why we like it: A hotel on an Alentejo estate with a winery, at the foot of Monsaraz: rooms in the old farm houses, cottages, spa, pool and cooking with its own produce.

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More to do nearby

Itineraries

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Day itinerary Monsaraz: lake beach and sunset Monsaraz · 4 stops

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