Meet Branco de Cal

Branco de Cal is a family project based in Vila Nova de Milfontes, on the Alentejo coast of Portugal. We create spaces that reflect the coastline we know and love —and find joy in welcoming others into it.

Mariana Canha and Watermelon Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Breakfast at Casa do Lado - Branco de Cal

Laura Canha Sculpture Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Casa da Vila Lote 30 Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Our Region

Vila Nova de Milfontes sits on the Alentejo coastline, where the Mira river meets the Atlantic — part of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

Wild beaches, dramatic cliffs, slow pace, small towns, good food, and a lot of ways to move through it.

Mariana Canha cooking - Branco de Cal

Camarinhas Dunes Milfontes - Mariana and Paula Canha - Branco de Cal

Choupana Milfontes restaurant by Matilde Viegas - Branco de Cal

Mariana Canha - Branco de Cal

Prepetua das Areias Dunes Milfontes Paula Canha - Branco de Cal

Two places, different in scale and feel.

Casa do Lado is our B&B in the centre of Milfontes, adults only.

Casa da Vila is our family home, converted into two apartments — this is the top floor with two rooms, south facing, in the centre of town.

Casa do Ti Antonio Milfontes Boutique House Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Maria local market Milfontes Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Breakfast at Casa do Lado Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Casa do Ti Antonio Milfontes Boutique House - Branco de Cal

Breakfast at Casa do Lado Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Fig Tree Milfontes Mariana Canha - Branco de Cal

Sunset Milfontes Sao Luis Hills Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Casa do Lado Boutique Bed and Breakfast Milfontes - Branco de Cal

A sense of place

We picture our guests blending into a physical, social and cultural landscape that is alive.

The flavors, the way of the people, the landscape, the markets, conversations — these make the visitor's experience true to the place visited.

Our spaces and hosting experience are designed to match that — to feel real, connected to the surroundings, attentive to detail and genuinely welcoming.

Mariana Canha and Ti Pedro the people of Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Laura Canha Beach Pot at Casa do Lado - Branco de Cal

Casa do Lado Boutique Bed and Breakfast Milfontes Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Alentejo Coastline Cliff Malhao - Branco de Cal

Local Market in Milfontes Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Old Lamp at Casa do Lado Bed and Breakfast Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Casa do Lado Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Hammock Patio Casa da Vila Lote 30 Apartment Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Mariana Canha cooking Casa do Lado Bed and Breakfast Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Casa do Lado Milfontes Alentejo - Branco de Cal

Casa do Ti Antonio Boutique House Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Escultura Liberdade Sobral - Branco de Cal

ANAT hand made soap at Casa do Lado Milfontes - Branco de Cal

Azulejo antigo Portugal - Branco de Cal