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| Tourist info web | www.cm-viladobispo.pt | |
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Sagres is a municipality in the extreme southwest of the Algarve.
background
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Faro.
By train
Sagres does not have a train station. The nearest train station is 32 kilometers away Lagos.
By bus
Reachable by bus from Lagos.
In the street
It can be reached from Lagos by car via the N 125 and the N 268, which continues through the town to Cabo de São Vicente.
By boat
mobility
Map of Sagres
Sagres can be explored on foot. The best way to get to Cabo de São Vicente is by car or bicycle. Public buses rarely go here.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Fortaleza de Sagres, south of the village on Rua da Fortaleza. Fortification on the 300-meter-wide, one kilometer-wide rocky peninsula of Ponta de Sagres. Legend has it that the seafaring school Heinrich the Seafarer was located here (in fact, it was more likely to be in Lagos). The original fortification was destroyed in the attack by Francis Drake in 1587 and the earthquake in 1755, the current fortress wall dates from 1793. Otherwise there are only a few old buildings worth seeing, such as the small church Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Graça from the 16th century a golden wooden altar. The ruins of many other buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries were unfortunately removed in the 1960s. In 1921 a compass rose (rosa dos ventos) with a diameter of 43 meters, possibly from the time of Heinrich the Navigator, was discovered directly behind the entrance, which could have been used for navigational calculations at the time. A visit to the facility is particularly worthwhile for the beautiful hike along the cliffs, on which the fearless fishermen balance, to the not so beautiful lighthouse at the southern tip, and the view of the Cabo de São Vicente, which you can enjoy. For 1 € there is a worthwhile brochure in various languages (including English) in the museum shop (not at the cash desk).Open: May - Sep 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Oct - Apr 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.Price: Admission 3 €, reduced (including students up to 25 years) 1.50 €.
- 2 Cabo de Sao Vicente, west of the village at the end of the N 268. The cape is the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe. Here is a 62 meter high lighthouse from 1846 and a former monastery, which now houses a small museum dedicated to seafaring (Museu dos Faróis, Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., admission € 3). Unfortunately, you can't get right up to the western tip, as it is built up or closed). But to the northeast you have a beautiful view of the cliffs and the surging waves. With good shoes you can go out onto the cliffs (in front of the entrance on the right hand side). There are numerous food and souvenir stands in the car park at the Cape.
- 3 Fortaleza do Beliche. On the way to Cabo de São Vicente, on the N268, you can see the remains of Fortaleza do Beliche, built in 1632, which threatens to plunge into the sea and is therefore partially restricted area. You can stop in a small parking lot in front of the fort and visit a small part of the outer walls. From there a path leads down to a cliff in front of it. Signs in various places indicate the risk of falling.
activities
Beaches in Sagres
- 1 Praia da Mareta - Sagres central beach, within walking distance of the main road.
- 2 Praia da Baleeira - Small beach, right by the fishing port.
- 3 Praia do Tonel - On the west coast, near Fortaleza
Beaches to the east (Lagos)
- 4 Praia do Martinhal - Bigger beach. Directions: Leave Sagres north on the EN268 and take the first exit to Martinhal.
- 5 Praia do Barranco -
- 6 Praia da Ingrina - Small beach with parking and restaurant (possibly closed). How to get there: On the EN268 to Vila do Bispo, continue towards Lagos on the EN125 to Raposeira (next town), turn right at the traffic lights and follow the EM1275. After about 1km at the fork in the road, turn right and continue on the EM1275 to the beach.
- 7 Praia do Zavial - Middle beach, large parking lot, restaurant with a terrace sheltered from the sun and wind, lots of surfers. How to get there: On the EN268 to Vila do Bispo, continue towards Lagos on the EN125 to Raposeira (next town), turn right at the traffic lights and follow the EM1275. After about 1km turn left at the fork in the road and continue on the EM1275-1 through Hortas de Tabual to the beach.
- 8 Praia das Furnas -
- 9 Praia da Figueira - Medium-sized beach, nicely located in the rocks. No restaurant and no sanitary facilities. Can only be reached via a long, stony path. How to get there: On the EN268 to Vila do Bispo, there continue towards Lagos on the EN125 through Raposeira to Figueira (next town), there in the center of the village follow the road to the right towards the beach (signposted) to a large parking lot (no further traffic). Now follow the asphalt road and then the footpath along a river valley and farms to the beach (approx. 15 minutes).
- 10 Praia da Salema -
- For the Beaches further east see at Lagos.
Beaches to the north (Carrapateira)
- 11 Praia do Beliche - Very pretty cliff coast with smaller caves, fine sandy beach and a great view. No restaurant and no sanitary facilities. How to get there: On the EN268 west towards Cabo Sao Vicente. Large parking lot right on the street, the beach itself can be reached via a tarred path and stairs.
- 12 Telheiro Beach -
- 13 Praia da Ponta Ruiva -
- 14 Praia do Castelejo - Large beach with restaurant and parking. How to get there: On the EN268 north to Vila do Bispo, there from the town center well signposted ("Praias"). For several kilometers on a well-paved road to a fork in the road. Keep left there and continue to the parking lot directly on the beach.
- 15 Praia da Cordoama - Medium-sized beach with a restaurant and parking lot. How to get there: On the EN268 north to Vila do Bispo, there from the town center well signposted ("Praias"). For several kilometers on a well-paved road to a fork in the road. Keep right there and continue to the parking lot directly on the beach.
- 16 Praia da Barriga -
- For the Beaches further north see at Carrapateira.
shop
kitchen
- 1 Bratwurst stand on Cabo de São Vicente. Last bratwurst before America. For € 3 you can get Nuremberg sausages and real Thuringian sausages as well as a certificate that attests to a visit to Cabo de São Vicente. Currently closed (Dec 2020)Open: 10.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
- 1 Turismo, Avenida Comandante Matoso. Tel.: 351 282 624 873. Open: Tue - Sat 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.sagresonline.com/ - Sagres official website
