A quiet guesthouse in the countryside
Near Vila do Bispo, between Lagos and Sagres in the western Algarve.
The house
Monte Loureiro is a small guesthouse with just a few rooms, a pool and a large outdoor area. Guests share the bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a barbecue area. Around the house: open views and a lot of quiet.
- Pool
- Barbecue
- Woods & nature
- Shared kitchen
- Wi-Fi (4G)
- TV
The rooms
Double and twin rooms. Bathrooms are shared and separate for women and men.
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What guests say
4.8 on Google
We spent 4 exceptional days here. The place is peaceful, with a magnificent view of the surroundings! We were welcomed in a warm, family atmosphere. Thank you to our hosts for this moment. 🫶
Good to know
Double and twin rooms with shared bathrooms, separate for women and men.
No daily room service.
The house is in a quiet, remote spot in the countryside. A car is handy but not essential — Uber also works in the area.
Dogs and cats live on the property.
Your group, the whole house, the west coast.
No other guests. The house is just for your group.
Monte Loureiro can be booked exclusively by one group – for your retreat, workshop or group stay.
Learn moreSurroundings
Our guide to the area
The house lies between Lagos and Sagres in the western Algarve.
Fishermen's Trail
Four stages right on our doorstep – with our tips.
Beaches
Wide Atlantic beaches to the west, sheltered bays to the south.
Surfing
Which beach for which swell – with surf schools.
Viewpoints
Cliffs, a lighthouse and wide views over the Atlantic.
Where to eat
Our favourite restaurants from Raposeira to Salema.
Interactive map
Everything at a glance: stages, beaches, restaurants.
Our map of the area
Trail stages, beaches, surf spots, viewpoints, restaurants and shops – everything we recommend, on one map. Switch on what interests you and tap a point for more information.
Tap the buttons to switch layers on and off.
- Monte Loureiro: Our guesthouse – a quiet spot between Vila do Bispo and Raposeira, with pool, barbecue area and shared kitchen. The Gravel & Bikepacking route passes right by the house. For surfers: board storage, drying area and an outdoor sink.
- Carrapateira: Start of the stage to Vila do Bispo.
- Vila do Bispo: Supermarkets and a laundrette. Restaurants: Pisco, Ribeira do Poço, A Eira do Mel.
- Sagres: End of the stage from Vila do Bispo, start towards Salema. Grilled fish: A Sereia above the fish auction at Baleeira harbour, or Retiro do Pescador. Back by Uber.
- Salema: Fishing village between two stages.
- Praia da Luz: End of the stage from Salema. Getting back: pre-book a taxi, bus via Espiche or Lagos, or Uber.
- Bordeira: Small village inland from Praia da Bordeira, quiet and unspoilt.
- Raposeira: Raposeira village.
- Burgau: Fishing village with a beach, cafés and restaurants.
- Budens: Budens village.
- Praia da Bordeira: Our favourite beach – the dunes in front of Praia da Bordeira.
- Praia do Amado: Surf schools, a beach bar and a café – good for a break and water.
- Praia da Ingrina: In winter, check opening beforehand.
- Praia do Zavial: Loose stones on the way down.
- Boca do Rio: Open bay with the ruins of Forte de Almádena. After rain, water can stand at the stream mouth.
- Praia de Burgau:
- Cabo de São Vicente: The far southwest corner of Europe – on the Vila do Bispo – Sagres stage. The classic, at the lighthouse, with a wide view over the Atlantic.
- Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo: 16 km · approx. 6.5 h · difficult. West coast with Praia do Amado and steep climbs along the cliffs.
- Vila do Bispo – Sagres: 20.5 km · approx. 7 h · medium. Our pick for a full walking day – via Cabo de São Vicente.
- Sagres – Salema: 19.5 km · approx. 8 h · very difficult. The hardest stage in the area: down into the coves and back up, again and again.
- Salema – Luz: 12 km · approx. 5 h · medium. Our pick for a shorter day – with Boca do Rio and a break in Burgau.
- Gravel & Bikepacking – Rota Vicentina: The official Rota Vicentina cycling route (gravel & bikepacking). It passes right by our house and ends at Cabo de São Vicente. Some sections are soft sand.
1 Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo · 2 Vila do Bispo – Sagres · 3 Sagres – Salema · 4 Salema – Luz
Numbers = stages in walking direction towards Lagos
Hover over the map or tap a point for more information.
Where the land meets the Atlantic.
- Beaches
- 7 km
- Supermarket & restaurants
- 2 km
- ATM / Multibanco
- 4 km
- Bus stop
- 2 km
- Lagos
- 25 km
- Sagres
- 13 km
- Train station
- 22 km
The house is in a quiet, remote spot in the countryside. A car is handy but not essential — Uber also works in the area.
Getting here & contact
Your hosts are Roberta and Ron. Write to us – we answer personally.
Monte Loureiro
Vila do Bispo
8650-298 Raposeira
Algarve, Portugal