The concelho of Vila do Bispo is home to the most south-westerly community of mainland Europe. Going along the coast from Burgau in the east, at Salema you meet the beginning of the protected coastal zone which continues almost to Lisbon. During the years of exploration many important voyages began from Sagres and headed west around Cape St Vincent. Further north you reach the administrative centre of Vila do Bispo. Towns: Burgau, Salema, Vale de Boi, Budens, Raposeira, Vila do Bispo, Sagres, Barão de São Miguel, Barão de São João, Carrapateira.