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Praia da Mareta
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
A beach with extensive sand and clear waters, sheltered by Cabo de Sagres. It's a popular destination for families vacationing in this region of the Algarve, boasting stunning sea views. Behind the beach is the center of Sagres Town, which is well worth a visit.
Praia do Burgau
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Burgau
8650, Burgau
Burgau is the end of the municipality of Vila do Bispo. This beach is home to a small fishing port that, along with the surrounding scenery, paints a picturesque spot, despite the already growing hotel infrastructure. The sand is long but narrow, composed of a pebble area used by children to build in the sand. The cliffs bordering the sand open up this beach. The sea is very calm, ideal for swimming.
Praia do Castelejo
- beach
Vila do Bispo
8650, Vila do Bispo
A beach of striking contrasts, surrounded by black shale rock formations and high cliffs. A long stretch of very fine sand features pebble and rocky areas that lead out to the sea. The waters are rough, popular with surfers, but caution is advised when swimming. At the northern tip is Pedra da Lage, an area abundant in shellfish.
Praia do Tonel
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
Located next to the Sagres Fortress, the sand becomes narrow due to the morphology of the area, with many pebbles and traces of cliff collapses. Most of the beach's visitors are surfers, as the sea is wavy and choppy. There is a small beach bar at the entrance to the sand, offering a beautiful view of the beach.
Praia do Martinhal
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Sagres
8650, Sagres
Martinhal Beach is located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park and is known for its excellent windsurfing conditions. After crossing a dune with some vegetation, there is a vast stretch of sand, with a concession area and plenty of space. Walking to the left, with the sea in front, is Rebolinhos Beach. The rocks visible in the sea, 1,000 meters from the sand, are known as Martinhal Island. It is possible to reach it by swimming, but only with advance notice from the lifeguard.
Praia da Salema
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Rua dos Pescadores
8650-195, Vila do Bispo
A pleasant beach, integrated into a fishing village. It's a popular spot for tourists, with nearby restaurants serving good food. A curious fact about this beach is that, ten meters deep in the sea, the wreckage of the French warship Ocean was found.
Praia das Cabanas Velhas
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Budens
8650, Budens
A small, uncrowded beach. The sand is covered in pebbles, and when the tide rises, the rest of the sand is covered. It's often visited by foreigners and surfers.
Forte da Boca do Rio / Forte de Almádena
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Budens
8650, Budens
The fort is in ruins, with the main entrance and one of the bastion walls remaining. The main façade is preceded by a moat, with a portcullis opening in the center. Inside, remains of quadrangular, vaulted buildings topped by terraces are visible.
Fortaleza do Cabo de São Vicente
- heritage
EN268
8650-370, Sagres
Built in the 16th century, it underwent reconstruction in the 17th and 18th centuries. The main door displays the coat of arms of Dom João II. Inside, there is a former Convent of the Jerónimos Friars, founded in the 16th century, and a chapel built over the site where, according to tradition, Saint Vincent was buried.
Fortaleza do Beliche
- heritage
EN268
8650-355, Vila do Bispo
The original building was virtually destroyed by the corsair Francis Drake. Rebuilt in the 17th century, it was again damaged by the 1755 earthquake. This fortress consists of the ruins of several sections of 17th-century walls. Inside, there are some restored military structures that retain their original architectural design, as well as the Chapel of Santa Catarina, built by Infante D. Henrique.