Journal

Stories from the Costa Vicentina

Trails, beaches and places worth the drive — notes from the southwest corner of the Algarve, written for our guests.

18 March 2026

The Rota Vicentina: Portugal's Wildest Coastal Trail

One of Europe's great long-distance walking networks passes right by Vila do Bispo — here is how to walk it from our door.

22 April 2026

Two coastlines meet here, which means surf cliffs and sheltered coves are all within a short drive.

30 May 2026

Twelve minutes from Vila do Bispo lies the southwestern-most point of continental Europe — and one of its best sunsets.