What to do in Vila do Bispo

Activities, attractions and tours

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse showing a sunset, a lighthouse and rugged coastline
Beliche Beach featuring caves, rocky coastline and general coastal views
Mareta Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
Mareta Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a couple
Sagres Fortress featuring heritage elements as well as an individual female

Places to Visit in Vila do Bispo

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Top places to visit

1. Martinhal Beach

Martinhal Beach is a fairly small strand with a shallow bay and calm water, making it an ideal spot for families. It stands opposite the picturesque limestone Martinhal Islets, which you can reach by boat. Bring your kids to swim in the placid ocean and sunbathe on this calm stretch of sand.
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Martinhal Beach showing rugged coastline, swimming and general coastal views

2. Mareta Beach

Mareta Beach is one of the main stretches of sand in the charming coastal town of Sagres. Backed by colorful rocky cliffs, the bay is sheltered from the region’s westerly winds, making it popular with sunbathers. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants and watch the locals and vacationers go by.
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Mareta Beach which includes rugged coastline, a beach and general coastal views

3. Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse is a majestic clifftop complex comprising several historic buildings. The lighthouse is built into a 16th-century Franciscan convent overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Embark on a guided tour of the lighthouse for an overview of its rich history and current functions.
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Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse showing general coastal views, a lighthouse and a sunset

4. Beliche Beach

Beliche Beach is a picturesque cove with soft white sand at the bottom of a set of rocky cliffs. The jagged coastline here is pockmarked with caves and intriguing rock formations that add an extra layer to the stunning scenery of the beach. Relax on the sand and gaze up at the majestic cliffs and verdant vegetation.
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Beliche Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and caves

5. Sagres Fortress

Sagres Fortress comprises the preserved structure of a 15th-century fortress with an intriguing history. The structure, which was built to protect the Sagres harbor and town, is open for tours. Find out how the fort has survived attacks and natural disasters to remain in place over the extended time.
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Sagres Fortress featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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