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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Vila do Bispo
- heritage
Praça da República
8650-417, Vila do Bispo
The façade is typical of 18th-century art, with a door topped by an oculus and topped by a curved pediment, flanked by a bell tower. The interior is lined with tiles depicting jars and dolphins, dating from 1726. The gilded altarpiece of the main altar houses an image of Our Lady of Conception, the church's patron saint. Attached to the church is an interesting museum featuring sacred art.

Fortaleza de Sagres
- heritage
EN268
8560-360, Sagres
Dating back to the 16th century, this fortress has undergone several renovations over time. This fortification preserves a strong wall with ravelins and a tower and is traversed by a corridor that continues under the vault of the old tower. The reconstruction that took place in 1960 defaced the site by attempting to restore its false authenticity. In the early 20th century, the Compass Rose was discovered, drawn with stones embedded in the ground, which is believed to be contemporary with Dom Henrique. At the Sagres Fortress, in addition to enjoying the cultural heritage and stunning views over the Mareta …

Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Gadalupe
- heritage
Quinta de Guadalupe
8650, Budens
Romanesque-Gothic building dating from the 13th century. It features gargoyles on the side facades and an ogival portal on the front, surmounted by a rose window. The interior has a single nave, with the chancel covered by a coffered vault formed by three Gothic arches. The chapel's side columns have sculpted capitals with zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and phytomorphic decorations.

Cabo de São Vicente
- country
EN268
8650, Vila do Bispo
Considered the westernmost point of Iberia, the Cape is home to ancient legends that claim it's a place where the ocean is teeming with monsters. The inhabitants of Sagres also claimed that the sun made a noise when it set at the end of the day.

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
- beach
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.
