Vila do Bispo

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official_name = Vila do Bispo


image_coat_of_arms = VBP.png

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Region = Algarve
Subregion = Algarve
District = Faro
Mayor_name = Gilberto Viegas
Mayor_party = PSD
area_total = 179.0
population_total = 5,381
population_density = 30
Parishes = 5
coor = 37º05'N 8º53'W
params = 37_05_N_8_53_W
occasion =
day = January 21
website = www.cm-viladobispo.pt
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Vila do Bispo (pron. IPA2|'vila du 'biʃpu) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 179.0 km² and a total population of 5,381 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the District of Faro. To its North there is the municipality of Aljezur, to its Northeast Lagos and to its South and West the Atlantic Ocean.

The present Mayor is Gilberto Repolho dos Reis Viegas, elected by the PSD.

The municipal holiday is January 21.

Parishes

* Barão de São Miguel
* Budens
* Raposeira
* Sagres
* Vila do Bispo

Tourism

Close to the municipality of Lagos, starting from the small town of Burgau it belongs to a protected area that covers most of Barlavento Algarvio (the westernmost part of Algarve), so it's beaches are famous by their perceived beauty and natural aspect preserved. This area of Algarve is now a place where tourism is the most important source of profits. The most frequent tourists are older people (65 years - or more) who are retired and want to live their last years in this zone, by building new houses themselves, or buying houses in large condominium like Parque da Floresta and Alma Verde.

Towns

* Burgau
* Salema
* Vale de Boi
* Budens
* Raposeira
* Vila do Bispo
* Sagres
* Barão de São Miguel
* Barão de São João
* Carrapateira

Beaches

* Praia de Burgau
* Cabanas Velhas
* Boca do Rio
* Praia da Salema
* Zavial
* Ingrina
* Praia da Carrapateira
* Castelejo
* Cordoama

External links

* [http://www.cm-viladobispo.pt Municipality official website]