A Holiday in Burgau, Algarve: the Guide (where to stay and beaches)

Burgau is in the municipality of Lagos, in the western Algarve (Barlavento), in southern Portugal. It is known for authentic, quiet fishing village. It is about 72 km from Faro airport.

Burgau is popular with couples, families, for the atmosphere of authentic, quiet fishing village. If you're after that kind of holiday, it makes an excellent base. For more accommodation, also consider the neighbouring towns with availability.

The towns with the most accommodation near Burgau are Praia da Luz (Luz), Lagos, Alvor, Portimão. See the 'where to stay nearby' section below or explore Lagos and the western Algarve (Barlavento).

Near Burgau you'll find beaches such as Praia do Burgau. See the Algarve beaches to choose your stretch of sand.

Burgau is about 72 km from Faro airport, the main gateway to the Algarve. It is typically under an hour by car; hiring a car pays off for visiting several beaches and towns.

May, June and September offer warm weather and fewer crowds; July and August are the peak, with more buzz and demand. Off season, the town is quieter and accommodation prices fall.

Yes. Burgau is especially well suited to couples, families, for its profile of authentic, quiet fishing village. See the accommodation in the nearby towns to find the right home for your group.

Choose one of the towns with availability in the area, open the home you prefer and complete the booking on Homing, our official partner. Payment is secure, with no hidden fees, and it's cheaper than Airbnb or Hotels.com.