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Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Vila Nova de Milfontes is a small town in Beja, Portugal with a population of 4,393. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,393 Population 140/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes is a town and civil parish (freguesia) in the municipality (concelho) of Odemira, in the Alentejo region in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 5,653, in an area of 76.48 km2.

People

Population4,393
Density140/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population4,393
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates37.7238°, -8.7828°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (577 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes is a small town in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 4,393. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Vila Nova de Milfontes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates37.7238°N, 8.7828°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 72 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 107 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 147 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 96 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 147 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 120 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 148 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 140 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 139 km
Mar 26, 2000 69 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 141 km
May 7, 2005 77 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 141 km
Jan 4, 2005 80 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 144 km
Mar 6, 2005 61 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 121 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 117 km
Mar 6, 2005 56 km S of Faro, Portugal M3.9 150 km
Sep 7, 1996 79 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M3.9 148 km
Jan 13, 2005 113 km W of Sagres, Portugal M3.9 145 km
Apr 14, 2008 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.8 80 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 117 km
Jan 20, 2006 74 km W of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 134 km
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Vila Nova de Milfontes has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vila Nova de Milfontes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Escola Básica de Vila Nova de Milfontes
Escola Básica de Brunheiras
Escola Básica de Foros do Galeado, Odemira
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Radio Stations near Vila Nova de Milfontes

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TLA Rádio local music, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube de Grândola adult contemporary, jazz MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vila Nova de Milfontes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas
Museu da Farinha
Museu de Sines/ Casa Vasco da Gama

Libraries in Vila Nova de Milfontes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Sines0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José Saramago0.0

Farmers Markets in Vila Nova de Milfontes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Garden Fair
Mercado da Freguesia
Mercado das Brunheiras
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de São Luís

Hotels in Vila Nova de Milfontes

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa do Adro
Cerca da Vitória 3
Duna Park
Eira da Pedra
Herdade do Freixial
Hotel Casa-Amarela
HS Milfontes Beach
Moinho da Asneira
Palios da Vila
Quintas das Varandas
Sol Da Vila
The Blue Bamboo Hotel

Restaurants in Vila Nova de Milfontes

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Fateixa
a taberna
Adega 22
Alento
Calabrisella
Cosa Nostra
Dawasushi
Dias
Dunas Mil
La Bella Pizza
Mar Sol
Mil Take-Away
Mil-reis
Milfontes beach
Nicola
O Pescador
Oasis
Paparoca
Pátio Alentejano
Pianos Bar
Pizza la Sicilienne
Portal da Vila
Porto das Barcas
Ritual
StressFree
Tasca do Celso
Tasco do Largo
Venda fría
Yabalulu

Cafes in Vila Nova de Milfontes

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Choupana
Cá P'ra mim
Café Chaves
Café de Pereira
Café Flor do Mira
Café Melanie
Café Somar
cantinho de mercado
Casa do Benfica
Casa Sonia
Creme
Croissantaria e Gelataria Mabi
D'Pokhara Corner
Laréu Cafeteria
O Amigo
Rego
Snack-Bar A Hélia
Tres Irmaos

Cinemas in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Girassol

Castles in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forte de São Clemente

Clinics in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #12574375241

Dentists in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #12574353699

Veterinaries in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #1962690430

Gas Stations in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Vila Nova de Milfontes

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Millennium bcp

Shopping Malls in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Pinhal do Moinho

Stadiums & Teams in Vila Nova de Milfontes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vila Nova de Milfontes

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de DaroeiraSmall Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do AlentejoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Figueira dos CavaleirosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Pinheiro AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da BarrosinhaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da ComportaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista de MelidesSmall Airport
Pista de Montevil (Batalha)Small Airport

Post Offices in Vila Nova de Milfontes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vila Nova de Milfontes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de São Sebastião
Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vila Nova de Milfontes

What is the population of Vila Nova de Milfontes?

Vila Nova de Milfontes has a population of 4,393 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vila Nova de Milfontes?

Vila Nova de Milfontes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

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