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 Arab castle, the best preserved in the country. Then we'll visit the cathedral, a gothic temple built on the site of an old mosque.

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

Afterward, we'll stop in Marmelete for a traditional lunch. With our stomachs satiated, we'll move on to the Costa Vicentina beaches, where we'll stop to enjoy the views and take pictures of the cliffs.

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

Finally, we'll return 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.