Category: Nature > Beach
District: Beja > Odemira > Entrada da Barca
Arquinha Bay Beach is located on the southwest coast of Alentejo, within the municipality of Odemira, in the district of Beja. It is found in the vicinity of the town of Entrada da Barca, in an area that preserves its natural characteristics. Its position offers direct contact with the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, framed by a coastal landscape of unique features.
This bay is characterized by an expanse of fine golden sands, bathed by ocean waters that are typically clear and refreshingly cool. The sandy area is flanked by imposing cliffs that shape the landscape, creating a natural amphitheater that gives the site a simultaneously grandiose and sheltered atmosphere. The bay's configuration, protected by its rock formations, offers natural shelter from the prevailing coastal winds.
The distinctiveness of Arquinha Bay Beach lies in its geomorphology, dominated by the coastal scarps that surround it. These formations are the result of millennia of continuous erosive action by the sea and the wind. The geological layers exposed on the cliffs bear witness to the formation history of this specific segment of the Alentejo coast, revealing the complexity of the natural processes that have shaped the landscape. This rocky ecosystem also shelters species of flora and fauna adapted to the coastal conditions.
The atmosphere experienced at Arquinha Bay Beach is one of profound serenity, inviting quietness and observation. The uninterrupted sound of the waves breaking on the shore and the flight of seabirds are constant elements, reinforcing the untouched nature of the site and its distance from the usual urban hustle and bustle. This space provides an authentic contact with the Alentejo coastal landscape, characterized by its authenticity and the tranquility it offers to the visitor.
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Coordinates DD: 37.5357786,-8.7862607
Coordinates DMS: 37°32'8.8"N 08°47'10.5"W