Contained within the village of Burgau, this is an urban beach marking the western border of the South-west Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. It nestles in a small cove that is sheltered from the elements and is used as a fishing harbour, where many of the traditional fishing arts are still to be found, such as the basket trap and the longline with hooks. Just as at Praia da Salema, you can watch the boats returning to the beach after their fishing trips and then sample some of the octopus, moray or white seabream that the fishermen have caught at one of the local restaurants. Those using the beach thus share the sand with the fishing boats and the fishermen. On the cliffs is a 17th-century fort and the ruins of a 16th-century tower.
Burgau Village
Access: The beach can be reached on foot in the village of Burgau (signposted on the EN 125). There is an organised car park and the beach has a range of support facilities (restaurant and toilets), as well as being supervised during the bathing season. The beach faces south/south-east.
