Sagres The Algarve, Portugal Travel Guide
Lagos (approx. 30 km / 19 miles east): A historic walled town with a rich maritime past. Lagos boasts beautiful beaches like Praia Dona Ana and the famous Ponta da Piedade grottos. It features a lively marina, a charming old town with cobblestone streets, and more nightlife and shopping options than Sagres.
Vila do Bispo (approx. 10 km / 6 miles north): A quiet, traditional Portuguese village. It displays an impressive parish church (Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição) with a beautiful gilded altarpiece. Vila do Bispo has a more local feel than Sagres and functions as a gateway to many of the wilder, less crowded beaches of the Costa Vicentina.
From Sagres, the region unfolds with opportunities for diverse explorations, from historical towns to natural escapes and vibrant cultural experiences. For booking excursions, consider GetYourGuide day trips.
A historic walled town with a rich maritime past. Lagos boasts beautiful beaches like Praia Dona Ana and the famous Ponta da Piedade grottos. It features a lively marina, a charming old town with cobblestone streets, and more nightlife and shopping options than Sagres.
A quiet, traditional Portuguese village. It features an impressive parish church (Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição) with a beautiful gilded altarpiece. Vila do Bispo offers a more local feel than Sagres and functions as a gateway to many of the wilder, less crowded beaches of the Costa Vicentina.
Journey into the Algarve's rich history and local life.
Explore a town dominated by a magnificent red-sandstone castle and a Gothic cathedral.
A distinct excursion offering a powerful sense of history and natural drama, especially at sunset.
Visit larger weekly markets in towns like Aljezur (Saturdays) or Vila do Bispo (1st Thursday).
Once the Moorish capital of the Algarve, Silves is a town steeped in history. It features a magnificent red-sandstone castle and a Gothic cathedral, both testaments to its important past.
A historic town nestled in a valley, dominated by the ruins of a Moorish castle on a hilltop. Aljezur is known for its sweet potatoes (Batata Doce de Aljezur) and its proximity to surf beaches like Arrifana and Monte Clérigo.
