A little larger than nearby Salema, BURGAU is another picturesque old fishing village where the pace of life has changed little over the years. Fishermen still mend their nets and paint their boats on the slipway leading down to Burgau's beautiful sandy cove, and there are many fine restaurants and taverns. White-washed cottages, cobbled smugglers alleyways, brightly-painted fishing boats and fresh fish grilled on street barbeques are all features of this charming Algarve fishing village. Burgau also has a sports centre with swimming pool.