Burgau
A former fishing village on the western south coast, with houses sloping down to a small beach sheltered by cliffs.
Burgau is a village on the south coast of the Vila do Bispo municipality, between Praia da Luz and Salema. It began as a fishing community and now lives mainly from tourism, while keeping a strong local identity alongside its international residents.
Its small beach is tucked between cliffs that give shelter from the region's strong winds, and the village rises from the shore up the hillside. The remains of an old coastal fort lie nearby, and the surrounding countryside and cliff paths are good for walking. Burgau suits visitors looking for a compact, quiet seaside base.