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60 % of the Vila do Bispo area is part of Natural Reserve of SudoEste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina. In Vila do Bispo you can find the Nature and the Sea mixed to history and culture. Sagres is the most western part of Europe. It will forever be in History or the Portuguese Discoverers The Tip of Sagres, is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, a clear indication of the boldness of escapades past where the "New Worlds" were discovered,
This village has an important historical and maritime significance, from where, 500 years ago, Prince D. Henrique´s caravels left to look for new countries.
Sagres is situated inside the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, at the most South-Westerly point of Portugal and Europe.
The coast around Sagres is dotted with more than 20 beaches: some  sandy coves hidden at the foot of cliffs, others broad expanses of sand that stretch away to the horizon, all inviting you to discover them and rediscover peace and solitude. Here, in an increasingly developed world, we are before an unspoilt vision of nature.
In these pages you will discover some of the pleasures and treasures that await you, and also some of the excellent facilities available to the visitor. We hope you enjoy your virtual visit, and look forward to your actual visit very soon.
The discovery of the cultural authenticity of the area and the possibility of walking on desert beaches, allow you to forget about the real world.
From the fishing village of Sagres come the excellent fish and seafood that can be quietly savoureda, a contrast to the more usual cosmopolitan bustle of the Algarve coast.
The two surf camps that are located in and around the small traditional village called "Sagres", near Cape Sao Vincente, the furthest west point in Europe. The area has beautiful beaches bordered by cliffs.