Pedralva / Sightseeing

Beaches

A region surrounded by beautiful wild beaches, many of them practically deserted.

Some of the nearest beaches:
- Praia do Amado (at 8 kms)
- Praia da Bordeira (at 8 kms)
- Praia do Castelejo (at 14 kms)

Ideal beaches for you to enjoy:
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing, windsurfing
- Fishing

Countryside

The Village is located next to Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina (Natural Park) known for its wild beauty.

Hiking/ trekking and Mountain Biking
The whole area has a vast network of marked paths, better known by the "Rota Vicentina". Part of these routes are integrated in the Rota Transeuropeia GR / 11, that connects Sagres to Saint Petersburg, in Russia, which passes the door of the house.

In February 2016, the Caminho Histórico da Rota Vicentina was awarded the European Certification “Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, under the responsibility of ERA.

Birdwatching
The diversity of the ecosystem of the Sagres region allows the presence of a vast community of birds, especially birds of prey, and this area is considered the main migratory corridor in Portugal.

History and Culture

The Municipality of Vila do Bispo has a large number and diversity of prehistoric monuments - megaliths - as well as other more recent monuments of historical interest, such as the Fortress of Sagres.

You can also taste their unique gastronomy and participate in traditional festivities that take place a little throughout the year.

Places of interest near the village:
- Centro de Interpretação (Interpretation Center) de Vila do Bispo (10 kms)
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Gadalupe (14 kms)
- Fortaleza (Fortress) de Sagres (20 kms)
- Cabo (Cape) de São Vicente, Lighthouse (25 kms)

- Tourist Office of Sagres: (20 kms)