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    Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente

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    Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente

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    Sagres is located in the far southwest of Portugal, where the Algarve meets the rugged Atlantic coast. Steep cliffs, wind, surf beaches, and Cabo de São Vicente make this small town a destination for those who like it wild.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Sagres is located in the far southwest of Portugal, where the Algarve meets the rugged Atlantic coast. Steep cliffs, wind, surf beaches, and Cabo de São Vicente make this small town a destination for those who like it wild.

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    Pedra das Gaivotas

    1Pedra das Gaivotas

    Cliffside viewpoint on the road to the Cape, offering views of the steep coast.
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    Praia do Tonel

    2Praia do Tonel

    Beach below the cliffs near the town, popular with surfers. The surf is often strong, for swimming only when the sea is calm.
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    Prainha das Poças

    3Prainha das Poças

    Small bay with rock pools right by the town, good for splashing and snorkeling at low tide.
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    Cape Saint Vincent

    4Cape Saint Vincent

    This cape is Europe's southwesternmost point. The cliffs plunge 60m vertically into the sea, topped by a lighthouse and small museum. It's crowded here at sunset; bring a jacket, the wind is often strong.
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    The Fortress of Sagres
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    5The Fortress of Sagres

    The fortress is perched on a flat rock plateau that drops steeply into the sea. On the landward side, it is protected by only a single wall. The grounds feature a large stone rose, known as the Windrose, and a small chapel. A circular path runs along the cliffs; it is often very windy.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Three Little Birds Sagres

    Bar in R. do Mercado.
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    The Hangout

    Bar in R. Cmte. Matoso 75.
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    Adega dos Arcos

    Restaurant in R. Roça do Veiga.
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    Alice Gelateria | art & heart

    Bar in R. de São Vicente.
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    Culture

    Sagres is closely associated with Henry the Navigator, who lived in the area and promoted voyages of discovery from here in the 15th century. However, the legend of a navigation school is disputed. Even in antiquity, the cape was a sacred place at the end of the known world. Today, fishermen and surfers shape the town; typical are goose barnacles, the Perceves, which are collected from the cliffs.

    Traveling

    Buses run from Lagos to Sagres; the cape itself is best reached by car, bike, or on foot. Without a car, the more secluded beaches are hard to reach. Expect strong winds, even in summer.

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    Portimão

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    Silves

    Silves is located in the hinterland of the Algarve on the Rio Arade and was the region's capital under the Moors. A red sandstone castle towers above the white houses; oranges grow all around.
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    Albufeira

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    Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Vila Nova de Milfontes

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