Historical remains in the Vila do Bispo area

• Take a walk at Monte dos Amantes, near Vila do Bispo where there are the remains of 'menhirs' from the 3rd/4th millenium B.C. (a reminder of the 'Stone Age'). There are lots of these 'standing stones' in the area either singly or in groups from 2 to 20 or more.
  
• Burgau has the remains of 17th century fortifications built during the reign of King João IV.
  
• At Figueira the remains of a 16th century fortification can be seen, but it isn't easy to get to.

• Zavial has the remains of a 17th century fortification and the ruins of a large masonry tower, formerly part of a watchtower, are visible at Ponte da Torre.

• Boca do Rio - remains of a Roman villa, bathhouse and fish salting tanks.

• Praia da Salema - Roman villa remains

• Fortaleza de Santo António on the EN268 at Beliche was built during the reign of King João III in the 16th century, to protect the fishermen. Inside is a chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina.

• Fortaleza do Cabo de São Vicente, near Sagres, was constructed during the reign of King João III -to defend the coast from the pirates and corsairs. The lighthouse was built in 1904 in the centre of the fortifications on the site of an old convent.

• Fort do Beliche in Sagres: The remains of the 16th century fort still stand on the cliff top near Praia do Beliche. Fort do Beliche which was built to protect the local fishing fleet. It was destroyed by Sir Francis Drake in 1587 and subsequently rebuilt in 1632. Inside the fort is the chapel of Santa Catarina.

• Fortaleza de Sagres - originating from the 15th century and generally reputed to be the site of Prince Henry's School of Navigation. It was destroyed by Sir Francis Drake in 1587 and subsequently rebuilt in 1793.
  Opening hours: 10.00 to 18.30 and from May to September: 10.00 to 20.30, closed 1st May and 25th December.
  
  
• Wind Compass in Sagres: The 39m-diameter wind compass, (“Wind Rose”) is an impressive, yet puzzling sight.