Discover Sagres & Lagos & Portimao, (Scenic Coastline & Caves)

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1. Cape Saint Vincent

   .Five kilometers from Sagres is the most southwestern point of Europe: Cabo de São Vicente, the last piece of home where Portuguese sailors once looked when they set out for the unknown. Imagine yourself in a remote, wild and windswept landscape, with cliffs that make it a must-see for any ship traveling to the Mediterranean. This is Cabo de São Vicente. The jagged cliffs rise up to 60 meters For the citizens of Rome, Cabo de São Vicente was the "End of the World", a supernatural vortex where the setting sun was dramatically submerged by the immense and unknown ocean. The myth persisted throughout the Middle Ages until one man decided to put an end to all this crazy nonsense and, with that, put an end to the Dark Ages: Infante D. Henrique, the Navigator, father of the Golden Age of Discoveries in Portugal.

   60 minutes here

2. Sagres Fortress

   .The Fortress of Sagres, also referred to as Castelo de Sagres or Forte de Sagres, is a military monument, located near the village of Sagres, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, in the Algarve region, in Portugal. The fortress was built in the 15th century, during the period of Infante D. Henrique, Portuguese navigator, having been badly damaged by the earthquake of 1755 and rebuilt at the end of that century, in a very modified form. Inside, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça stands out, also built during the Henry period. The fortress is of great historical importance due to its connection to Infante D. Henrique and the Portuguese Discoveries, and in 2018 it was the most visited monument in the Algarve, and probably in the entire southern region.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Ponta da Piedade

   .The Ponta de Piedade is a landform near the city of Lagos, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It consists of a cape surrounded by several cliff-type rock formations, with up to 20 m in height, being one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the region. It is one of the main tourist attractions, both in the municipality of Lagos and at a regional level, with a valuable set of historical, natural, scenic and geological heritage. On site, it is possible to visit the various existing caves, guaranteeing a pleasant and unique tourist experience.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

4. Lagos

   .Lagos is a city in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It is known for its walled old town, cliffs and Atlantic beaches. . Igreja de Santo António, an ornate 18th-century church, is opposite Castelo dos Governadores, a castle with a Baroque façade and towers

   90 minutes here

5. Praia da Rocha

   .Praia da Rocha is a beach in the municipality of Portimão, in the Algarve (Portugal). This beach has a large expanse of sand, covering a total area of about 146,000 m², along 1.5 km of coastline. Next to the beach stands the Santa Catarina Fortress, built in the 17th century to defend the bar of the Arade river. The beach owes its name to the rocks that lie between the sand and the sea. It is one of the most famous in the Algarve, if not in the whole country. Every year, during the summer, the beach fills with tourists from all over the world and, despite its great extension, it is rare that it is not crowded with people. In recent years, it has hosted the Mundialito de Futebol de Praia, which is played in a stadium built for the purpose and which has a capacity for 3000 people. Next to the beach, there are several restaurants and bars that attract a large number of tourists, both during the day and at night.

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6. Marina De Portimao

   .Surrounded by some of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Europe, the Marina of Portimão, has assumed a position of Portuguese leader, as the preferred destination for Mega-yachts up to 50m. Located in the safest bar in the country, in the wide estuary of the River Arade, it extends over an area of about 25 ha, framed by the forts of Santa Catarina and S. João and by magnificent support facilities. The Marina has deep waters that allow entering and leaving it, at any tide, wide entrance and spacious maneuvering areas, sheltered from the prevailing winds. Inserted in a luxury condominium with Exclusive Beach

   30 minutes here · Admission included

7. Carvoeiro

   .With an ancient history, this picturesque fishing village has been growing in recent years as a nerve center for tourism in the municipality of Lagoa, in the Algarve. Located about 5 km from the city of Lagoa, the village of Carvoeiro offers a set of small beaches cut by the rocky cliffs, with clear waters and fine sands, forming idyllic summer resorts that have become suitable for residential tourism that has emerged in recent years. times. In fact, since time immemorial, Carvoeiro has been the target of various civilizational attentions. In this magnificent stretch of the Algarve coast, where Nature has worked wonders, the sea was the last dwelling place for Romans, victims of naval battles and storms, whose traces found (a Roman block and an anchor) prove its presence.

   30 minutes here

8. Benagil

   .Benagil beach The beach appears at the bottom of a deep valley, next to the small fishing port of Benagil; the fishing village that the beach is named after has a lofty position at the top of the cliff. Access to the beach leads to the area reserved for fishing vessels, which also take care of visits to sea caves and wild beaches in the region. Past the colorful boats, the beach stretches eastward to the imposing ochre-toned cliff, carved from carbonated rocks very rich in marine fossils, also called shellfish, which testify to a bygone era when the sea level was more inside. These rocks are now very sculpted and shaped by the combined action of rainwater (which promotes the dissolution of limestone rock) and the mechanical force of the sea. In Benagil, rocky patterns typical of karst landscapes are visible, such as caves or grottos in cut, on the cliff face.

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9. Praia da Marinha

   .The Praia da Marinha is one of the most beautiful and emblematic beaches in Portugal, considered, still, as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world by the Michelin Guide, having even been distinguished with the award "Praia Dourada" by the Ministry of the Environment, in 1998, due to its unique natural values. In addition to this honorable distinction, it also became the promotional image of the 'Guia de Portugal' distributed throughout the world. This beach located on the site of Caramujeira, in the middle of the coastal area of the municipality of Lagoa, in the Algarve, has become well known not only for its beautiful cliffs, but also for the high quality of the water that allows you to glimpse the seabed with a unique visibility. Praia da Marinha has been widely used by international advertising agencies and television stations for recording advertisements.

   1 minutes here · Admission included

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Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

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• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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