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Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo

The municipality at Portugal's south-western tip, home to Sagres, Cape St Vincent and beaches on both the west and south coasts.

Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo covers the south-western corner of mainland Portugal, with coastline facing both west and south. Much of it is protected natural park, with cliffs, heathland and a large number of prehistoric menhirs.

The best-known sights are Cape St Vincent and the Fortress of Sagres. Along the south coast are the villages of Salema and Burgau and beaches such as Boca do Rio and Zavial, while Castelejo faces the Atlantic. The small town of Vila do Bispo is the administrative centre, with Budens and Raposeira inland. The area appeals to surfers, walkers and anyone after big, open landscapes.