Sunset Watching + Historic Sagres Sites, Lagos (Algarve)
Visit natural and historic sites in the Algarve on this Jeep excursion that ends with a sunset viewing in St. Vincent Cape.
Our guide took us some great spots along the way and we watched the sunset in a great spot.
What a great tour to end our visit in Portugal with this adventure in the Algarve. This is more than a quick peek at the sunset.... Read more
This was the perfect end to our trip! Site’s beautiful and our guide great
WOW. This was a wonderful experience. We toured many beautiful cliff tops, and had lovely food and wine at the end. Our guide was really friendly,... Read more
We had the best time, beautiful sites, thoughtfully planned, away from the masses. Very friendly and knowledgable tour guide, overall great experience.
Overview
Highlights
- Take a Jeep ride through the wild and rugged landscape of the Algarve
- Visit the St. Vicent Cape lighthouse, the most southwestern point in Europe
- Watch the sunset while enjoying wine and traditional snacks
- Learn about the history of Sagres, which played a major role during Portugal's Age of Discovery
- See the ruins of an ancient Roman villa and mosaic pieces on Boca do Río
Know before you go
4 hours
All ages
Small group
Enjoy local wine and snacks like bread and cured meats
What you'll do
You'll continue on to Almádena Fort, a 17th-century fortress almost directly between Lagos and Sagres that was used to spot intruders trying to enter the Bay of Lagos. Throughout the excursion, your guide will share the history of this region, which not only was a significant site during Portugal's Age of Discovery led by Prince Henry the Navigator in the 15th century but has also been home to the Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, and Moors over the course of 3,000 years.
Next, you'll drive to an area just below the fort: Boca do Río beach in Vila do Bispo, where your guide will show you ancient Roman artifacts of mosaic tiles and the ruins of a villa. You'll move on to the 16th-century Lighthouse of St. Vincent Cape, the southwesternmost point in Europe that was believed to be the end of the world until the Age of Discovery led Portuguese and other explorers to venture across the Atlantic Ocean to other continents. You'll watch the sunset either from here or the nearby Cordoama Beach, and you'll be provided bread, chorizo, wine, and binoculars to relax while watching the sun dip below the horizon from the world's edge.
What's included
- Transportation
- Portuguese wine
- Bread with chorizo
- Binoculars
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I was unable to do this one due to the driver getting in an accident. They would have rescheduled but it was my last night in Lagos so we weren't able to do that. I got a refund instead.
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