Praia do Burgau
Praia do Burgau is a beach in Budens, Vila do Bispo, Faro District. Praia do Burgau is situated nearby to the neighborhood Cama da Vaca, as well as near Cardal.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort of Almádena and Ruínas romanas da Boca do Rio.
Fort of Almádena
Ruins
Photo: RHaworth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Fort of Almádena or, also known as the Fort of the River Mouth, is located between the towns of Salema and Burgau, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It was constructed in 1632. Damaged by the 1755 earthquake, it was abandoned in 1849. Fort of Almádena is situated 2½ km west of Praia do Burgau.
Ruínas romanas da Boca do Rio
Protected area
Photo: Bextrel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ruínas romanas da Boca do Rio is a protected area, which is situated 3 km west of Praia do Burgau.
Boca do Rio beach
Beach
Photo: Bextrel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Boca do Rio beach is situated 3 km west of Praia do Burgau.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burgau and Almádena.
Burgau
Neighborhood
Photo: Lacobrigo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Burgau, located in the western region of the Algarve, under the municipality of Vila do Bispo, is a former fishing village. Now living mainly on tourism, its most notable attraction is the small beach of Praia de Burgau, surrounded by cliffs that protect it from the frequent strong wind characteristic of Barlavento.
Almádena
Hamlet
Photo: Avitacum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Almádena is a village located in Portugal's western Algarve. Administratively, it is part of the civil parish of Luz, and the municipality of Lagos. Almádena is situated 3 km north of Praia do Burgau.
Barão de São Miguel
Village
Photo: Bextrel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Barão de São Miguel is a village and civil parish located in Portugal's western Algarve. Administratively, it is part of the municipality of Vila do Bispo. Barão de São Miguel is situated 4½ km northwest of Praia do Burgau.
Praia do Burgau
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Budens, Vila do Bispo, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
37.0713° or 37° 4′ 17″ northLongitude
-8.77558° or 8° 46′ 32″ westElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
8C9H36CF+GQOpenStreetMap ID
way 38502661OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beachGeoNames ID
2270621
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