Odeceixe

Distance from Vila Nova de Milfontes: 42 km

River Seixe is the boundary between Alentejo and Algarve. An attractive village with narrow streets and cosy piazzas, where you can sit outside to have a well earned rest and enjoy a drink at the end of your days walk. Take some time to visit the village church, a very simple but interesting building dating from late 19th century, which also belonged to the Order of Santiago, or the Winery-Museum (Adega-Museu) that recreates the wine production atmosphere as in old times.

On top of the hill, the wind mill is still functional and it is possible to watch how the miller checks the wind direction and manages the traditional milling process. From here the views are superb, especially at the sunset where you might also witness the massive night roost of little egrets on the bamboo of the river banks.