Vila do Bispo holidays, Algarve Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo sits on the extreme south west of Portugal and therefore Europe in the Algarve and reflects how the Algarve used to be before mass-tourism. Vila do Bispo is a window on to traditional Portugal with retired men sitting outside cafes all day, whitewashed houses and narrow streets with women chattering and everything at a relaxed pace throughout the heat of the day. The locals have perfected the art of relaxing amongst the plethora of cafes and outdoor restaurants. If you want to get to know the real Algarve away from the developed coast then head to Vila do Bispo for a peaceful holiday surrounded by stunning coastline, this is a fantastic place for surfers and many flock here to catch the waves.
Vila do Bispo may be small but it certainly caters for visitors with several banks, cafés, restaurants, a supermarket and if you like fresh fish then you are in luck! A must visit if you like the hidden gems and more authentic locations
| At a glance... | |
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| Nearest beach | 0 km |
| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Costa Vicentina Natural Park | ✔ |
| isit Sagres Fort | ✔ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| International airport | Faro (107km) |
| Nearest bus station | Vila do Bispo |
Featured villas in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo offers a boutique selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas to developments of apartments with pools and facilities. Renting a villa or holiday home in Vila do Bispo can be the ideal base for exploring the local area away from the busier coast and is perfect for couples, friends and groups looking to discover the real Algarve. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
See all villa rentalsThings to see and do in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages and farms reflecting a different time in Portugal's history before mass tourism. There are historic fortifications up the road at Sagres which is famous in the area and the departure point for many explorations to new lands in the old days.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Sagres Frotress | ✔ |
| Rosa dos Ventos | ✔ |
| Sagres Point | ✔ |
| Beach day at Praia da Cordoama | ✔ |
| A trip to Lagos Zoo | ✔ |
| Spend a day shopping, wining & dining in the vibrant city of Faro | ✔ |
Our view on Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo is a small, traditional village and not designed for mass tourism. Younger families may enjoy visiting for a day-trip but the slower pace may well be better suited to couples and more mature visitors who want to be on the coast but not in the heart of the action. Away from your holiday villa, you can enjoy the architecture, refurbished palaces and estates as well as the Roman ruins and aclimatise yourself to the real pace of Portugal, whiling away the hours outside one of the cafes or restaurants in the heat of the Algarve sun.
