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Praia da Zambujeira do Mar
Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Osvaldo Gago (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.25/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
19.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€34/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Alentejo, Costa Vicentina · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Refreshing Plunge
Jan
15.5°C
Air 18°C
Feb
14.9°C
Air 19°C
Mar
14.9°C
Air 21°C
Apr
15.6°C
Air 24°C
May
16.6°C
Air 27°C
Jun
18.0°C
Air 30°C
Jul
18.6°C
Air 32°C
Aug
19.1°C
Air 32°C
Peak
Sep
19.2°C
Air 30°C
Oct
18.7°C
Air 27°C
Nov
17.5°C
Air 23°C
Dec
16.4°C
Air 20°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Peak 19.2°C in September · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Portugal Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.6 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Praia da Zambujeira do Mar
Whitewashed houses above, cold wild Atlantic below, at the Alentejo's cliff-walled village beach.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Direct stair and ramp access from the clifftop village of Zambujeira do Mar
•Protected Status / Environment: Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)
•Notable Feature: Deep sandy cove enclosed by dramatic dark schist cliffs offering Atlantic surf conditions
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
NoGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Alentejo, Costa Vicentina. Accessible via regional coastal roads (37.525°N, -8.790°E).
•Swim close in on calm days; respect the shorebreak.
•A whitewashed clifftop village on the wild Alentejo coast.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Praia da Zambujeira do Mar
What is the water temperature at Praia da Zambujeira do Mar?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Praia da Zambujeira do Mar averages 19.1°C (66°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Praia da Zambujeira do Mar?
Praia da Zambujeira do Mar is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal.
Is Praia da Zambujeira do Mar good for families with kids?
Praia da Zambujeira do Mar has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Praia da Zambujeira do Mar?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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