Odeceixe

Odeceixe is a village at the Portugal-Spain border in southwestern Algarve with steep sea cliffs and a sheltered bay. It sits on the southern bank of the Seixe River and spreads across rolling terrain with a mix of woodland and open fields.

The village began as a fishing settlement at this strategic location between two nations. The small church Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Piedade, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, shows Manueline architectural features and stands as a record of these early times.

The village takes its name from the Seixe River that flows to the sea here and shapes local life. Visitors notice how this river divides the landscape and influences how people use the land.

The village is best explored on foot since most paths are narrow and steep. Good footwear is recommended, and visitors should expect changeable weather as the location can be quite windy.

An old mill building from 1898 stands above the village and still operates partly with traditional grain and processing methods. This structure shows how rural crafts and production were organized in this region long ago.