Beaches

Beaches

The district of Vila do Bispo includes beaches on the west coast as well as on the south coast of the Algarve. Here you find the corresponding descriptions starting from the north of the west coast up to Burgau in the east of the district.

Missing beaches are not listed because they are only accessible in a limited way or not at all for the moment or only by foot or perhaps with an SUV, however, they will be presented later on.

Navigation systems are to be used only conditionally. The way can be impossible to be passed or the right way is not digitalised. In some cases it may also happen that the navigation system proposes to take the route across a private property which surely is not desired.

 

Praia da Barriga

Small, but very beautiful beach, which is not signposted. Around 800 m north of Vila do Bispo goes a gravel path to the left hand side from the N120 that turns immediately into the right. A few meters afterwards you follow the next side road to the left. Continue this way to the end (approx. 3,700 m) where is a small parking. There are no sanitary facilities and no lifeguards.

Praia da Cordoama

The beach is signposted from the center of Vila do Bispo and can be reached comfortably over a tarmac road. A big parking area is situated at the end of the road. A restaurant is open and sanitary facilities are at disposal during the season.

Praia do Castelejo

The beach, which is well signposted from the center of Vila do Bispo, is situated at the end of the road M1265, where a parking area is at disposal. There is a restaurant with opening times depending on the season and sanitary facilities.

Praia do Beliche

This beach is just off the road between Sagres and Cabo de Sao Vincente. Parking places are near the stairs which go downward to the beach. On the opposite of the road there are restaurants. The steps downstairs are carved out of the rock in their last quarter and partly pieces are missing. The steps are irregular and are not secured by any railing. Nevertheless, the way down is worth it. It lies beautiful between the cliffs and the breakers are perfect for surfers.

Praia do Tonel

To reach the beach you drive to the nautical college of Henry the Navigator (Fortaleza de Sagres). About 80 m after the roundabout you turn to the right into a street where you find parking facilities. There are toilets, a pizzeria and during the season lifeguards.

Prainha das Pocas

The parking places of the Fortress de Sagres should be used. The beach is located at left hand from the parking and can be reached via a foot path through the rocks. There are no sanitary facilities and no lifeguards.

Praia da Mareta

The beach is sheltered from wind (lies within a bay), located in the city of Sagres and well signposted. There are good parking facilities and right at the beach restaurants, snack bars and, in the season, lifeguards.

Praia do Martinhal

At the entrance of the city of Sagres you follow the signposting to Martinhal. The beach belongs to the resort of the same name but is accessible for everybody. There are parking facilities, restaurants, snack bars, sanitary facilities and lifeguards.

Praia dos Rebolinhos

This beach lies about 150 m east of the Praia do Martinhal and can be reached from there over a foot path. The beach consists mainly of pebbles (rebolinhos) – as the name says – and of relatively few sand. There are no sanitary facilities and no lifeguards.

Praia do Barranco

This is a marvelous beach with few visitors at the end of a valley. In Raposeira (N125 direction Vila do Bispo) you turn at the traffic light intersection to the left. After about 170 m you turn half right and remain for about 3 km on this road that ends on a parking area in front of the beach. There is no infrastructure.

Praia da Ingrina

In Raposeira (N125 driving direction Vila do Bispo) you turn left. Follow the M1257 and the signposting directly to the Atlantic. A substantial number of parking places are at disposal and lifeguards are on site during the season. There are a restaurant and sanitary facilities.

Praia do Zavial

In Raposeira (N125 driving direction Vila do Bispo) you turn left. Follow the M1257-1 and the signposting directly to the parking area of the beach. There are a restaurant, sanitary facilities and lifeguards. The beach is very popular with surfers.

Praia das Furnas

Driving on the N125 direction Vila do Bispo you turn left in Figueira and follow the signposting on the bad gravel track to the parking shortly before the beach. The beach is small; it has no infrastructure and no lifeguards.

Praia da Figueira

Driving on the N125, direction Vila do Bispo, you turn left in Figueira and follow the signposting. After about 1 km you find a gravel parking on the right hand side. It is forbidden to drive on and even impossible to do so after a few meters. A foot path (about 500 m) leads from this parking directly to the beach. There are no sanitary facilities and no lifeguards.

Praia da Salema

Coming from the N125 you follow the signposting for Salema. The beach is located in the little fishing village Salema. There are parking places, many shops, restaurants, snackbars, cafés, etc. Lifeguards are on site.

Praia da Boca do Rio

Boca do Rio lies about 500 m southern from the road between Salema and Burgau and it is well signposted. There are a parking and a picnic area (bring your own …). Lifeguards and sanitary facilities do not exist.

Praia de Cabanas Velhas
(Almádena)

This small beach is situated about 3 km from Burgau following the signposting for the direction Salema. There are a parking area, a restaurant and sanitary facilities as well as lifeguards.

Praia do Burgau

Burgau is already well signposted at the N125 and the beach is easy to find. Parking facilities exist as well as restaurants, snack bars, cafés, shops and lifeguards.