Sagres, Cape St. Vincent & Silves Trip

Enjoy the most peculiar landscapes of the Algarve and learn about its history with this excursion to Sagres, Cape St. Vincent and Silves.

Sagres, Cape St. Vincent & Silves Trip

After picking you up from your hotel between 8:30 am and 9 am, we'll embark on a route through the Algarve.

First, we'll stop in the town of Silves to see its imposing Arab castle, considered the best preserved in the country. Then we'll head to the cathedral, a gothic temple built upon the site of an old mosque.

We'll continue through the Serra de Monchique, a mountain range with green slopes full of cork trees and eucalyptus groves. We'll ascend to the highest point, Foiá, from which you can enjoy panoramic views of the landscape and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.

Afterward, we'll stop in the Portuguese parish of Marmelete to enjoy a traditional lunch. After lunch, we'll visit the beautiful beaches of the Costa Vicentina, making a stop to enjoy views of its colossal cliffs.

Next, we'll visit the historic Cape St. Vincent, a 75-meter promontory with a lighthouse and an old fort, marking the southwesternmost point of Europe. After this visit, we'll pass through the fishing village of Sagres, which houses a large strategic fortress built in the 15th century.

Finally, we'll start our return journey to your hotel, arriving at around 4 pm.

Pick up

This trip includes pick up from hotels in Lagos, Portimão, Alvor, Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Armação de Pêra and Albufeira between 8:30 am and 9 am.