Burgau
Burgau is a small fishing village folded into the cliffs between Praia da Luz and Salema, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo. The Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina begins here, which is why the coast west of the village stays wild and the building has stayed low. The village is often compared to a Cornish fishing port, and the comparison holds: narrow streets drop steeply to the sea, there is no seafront road, and the tarmac simply runs out at the sand, where fishing boats are still hauled up above the tideline. The beach sits between two headlands, sheltered enough for swimming on most summer days, and the clifftop path out of the village gives proper walking in both directions, east towards Rocha Negra above Luz and west towards Salema and eventually Sagres. There are a handful of restaurants and bars, a couple of small shops, and not much else, which is the point. Nights are quiet and mornings smell of the sea. Burgau suits people who want the western Algarve at village scale: a swim, a grilled fish lunch, a cliff walk and an early night.
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Offers in Burgau
5-day beginner surf course from €270
Wave Culture Algarve Surfcamp
15-hour kitesurf course for €420
Kiteschool PortugalNews from Burgau
The Portugal News1 OctBurgau to have new residential development just five minutes from the beach
Burgau, which is in the civil parish of Luz (in the municipality of Lagos), is going to host Burgau Bay, a new private residential area consisting of 16 houses with two bedrooms each.
The Portugal News24 JulProperty of the Week: Modern 4 bedroom villa with seaview and pool in luz for sale
Discover this exceptional 4-bedroom villa in the peaceful Porto Dona Maria resort, perfectly located between Praia da Luz and Burgau, just minutes from some of the Algarve’s most stunning sandy beaches.
Portugal Resident10 JulNew motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burgau FAQs
- How many places are listed in Burgau on Algarve Circle?
- 15 places in Burgau, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
- Are there beaches near Burgau?
- Yes. Beaches near Burgau include Praia de Almádena, Praia de Cabanas Velhas (Naturista), Praia do Burgau, Praia dos Rebolos. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=burgau.
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Eat & Drink
Miam Burgau
Mediterranean restaurant with sea views in Burgau village serving fresh local Algarve cuisine.
Clifftop Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee roasted in the Algarve, Portugal, with online ordering and visitor welcome.
The Pigs Head
British style pub on the road between Burgau and Luz, with a pool, games room and three terraces, known for its Sunday roasts, live music and quiz nights.
AIRES Restaurant BURGAU
AIRES Restaurant BURGAU is a family run restaurant in Burgau serving South African dishes with a Portuguese twist.
KazaBlanca
KazaBlanca is a family-friendly restaurant serving Moroccan and Middle Eastern food with house cocktails, in Burgau.
Sul
Sul is a restaurant and wine bar in Burgau serving brunch, lunch, afternoon wine and dinner, with local ingredients and a bottle shop.
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Kiteschool Portugal
Kite, SUP and surf lessons from Ocean Spirits Lodge in Burgau: kitesurfing at Alvor lagoon plus SUP tours to Lagos grottoes and Rio de Aljezur.
Flow Into Bliss
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Four Hands Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, brought to your door for a deeply restorative experience.
Wave Culture Algarve Surfcamp
Surf lessons and accommodation at a beachfront camp in Burgau, Algarve.
Titan Fitness Algarve
A HYROX-affiliated training gym in Burgau offering multi-discipline classes, weekly fitness retreats with chef-prepared meals, cliff hikes, kayaking…
Lizzibau Massage
Holistic, deep tissue and aromatherapy massage and facials at a studio in Burgau, with home visits across the western Algarve.
Stay & Live
Algarve Sunset Properties
Real estate agency in Burgau covering the western Algarve, with property sales, valuations and rental support.
Bouganvillas Holiday Rentals
Holiday rental villas and apartments with sea views in Burgau, Algarve.
Algarve Apartments
Beachside holiday apartments and villas in Burgau near Lagos in the Algarve.
Nearby towns
More of the Algarve, a short hop from Burgau.
