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Cabo Sao Vicente: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Albufeira: Historical Algarve Region Tour

1. From Albufeira: Historical Algarve Region Tour

Start the tour after getting picked up from your hotel or any meeting point in the Albufeira area, travel to the destination of Silves. The castle is a must-see, and the Silves Cathedral, a unique place full of historical pieces that tell the history of the region. Proceed onward to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve region, with 902 meters of height. Next, visit Cabo São Vicente in Sagres, which is the most southwesterly point in Continental Europe. Admire the Fortaleza de Sagres, an essential military monument during the Age of Discovery. You will have spare time for lunch here. Travel next to the Praia da Cordoama with an outstanding rock formation on top of the sea. Finally, head to Lagos, where you will visit the city center, followed by the return journey to your hotel.

From Albufeira: Half-Day Lagos & Sagres Highlights Tour

2. From Albufeira: Half-Day Lagos & Sagres Highlights Tour

Start the tour after getting picked up from your hotel or any meeting point in the Albufeira area, travel to the destination of Lagos, where you will visit the city center, with all the shops, handicraft and the Museum. Next we are heading to the Praia da Cordoama with an amazing rock formation on top of the sea, where you can explore the area and take some beautiful photos. From here we will to go visit Cabo São Vicente in Sagres, this is the most southwesterly point in Continental Europe and was once considered the end of the world. Admire Europe's most powerful lighthouse and visit the Fortaleza de Sagres, a crucial military monument in the time of the discoveries due to its privileged position to control the coast. After this, you will be returning to your hotel.

Sagres & Cape St. Vincent Half-Day Tour from Lagos

3. Sagres & Cape St. Vincent Half-Day Tour from Lagos

Travel from Lagos, and explore the village of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. You will be blown away by the picturesque views from Sagres, two fortresses and from the cape.  You are picked up from your hotel in Lagos and travel towards Sagres. You will visit the picturesque Algarve village and its fortress. Located atop the cliffs the fortress is a place full of history and will provide you with amazing views.  From Sagres, you will head to Cape St. Vincent, the most southwestern point of Europe. At the cape, you can see the cape lighthouse and the junction of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. On your journey back to your hotel in Lagos, you will stop to visit the Beliche Fortress, a place with a breathtaking beauty. 

Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

4. Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Enjoy this day of discovery and history where you will visit some of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Algarve. Follows lesser traveled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present. Meet your driver and travel to the town of Silves. Wander the narrow streets and alleys of the town and visit the impressive cathedral which you can pay to enter if you would like. From here, continue your ascent into Monchique Mountain. Stop in the charming spa village of Caldas de Monchique, with springs of proven medicinal properties. Following the winding road, reach the highest point in the Algarve, Fóia, standing at 902m above sea level. The views here are dramatic and the air is incredibly pure. Downhill then from Fóia, cross the countryside and take a break in the small village of Marmelete where you have time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, go straight to Costa Vicentina, to admire the magnificent beaches where you can have some time to walk around, relax, and capture pictures of the views. Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’, Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern point of Europe, where you can feel the wilderness of the place. The lighthouse that rises in this place defies the elements and is one of the most important lighthouses in Europe due to its strategic position. Lastly, pass through Sagres, a typical fishing village, and see its sheltered fishing port. At the end of the tour, the driver will drop you back at your hotel.

Algarve: Silves, Mt Foia, Lagos, & Cape St. Vicente Day Trip

5. Algarve: Silves, Mt Foia, Lagos, & Cape St. Vicente Day Trip

Join a full-day tour to some of the most interesting and scenic locations in the Algarve. Explore the old town in Silves, climb Mount Foia, step back in time at Lagos, and visit Cape St. Vicente, the most southwestern point in Europe. Your first stop is Silves, the former Moorish capital. Visit the oldest part of the city where both the largest castle in the Algarve and the oldest cathedral are located.  Next, head to Mount Foia and take in the views. Climb the Serra de Monchique and make your way to the highest point of the Algarve. Take some spectacular photos and, on your way down, make an optional stop for lunch (cost not included).  In the afternoon, visit Lagos and discover the former slave market dating back to the 16th century. See the golden church of Santo António, the fortress, and the old town. Continue toward Cape St. Vicente, the most southwestern point of Europe. See landmarks including the lighthouse, the fishing port of Baleeira, and the fortress of Sagres.

Algarve: Serra de Monchique & Bravura Off-Road Day Trip

6. Algarve: Serra de Monchique & Bravura Off-Road Day Trip

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to escape the tourist masses and explore areas surrounded by nature, largely untouched by man. 80% of the route takes place off-road, deep in the St. Vincent Natural Park, the finest preserved stretch of coastline in Europe. Due to our adventurous nature and love of extreme sports, in this tour lets explore the 4x4 to its limit and see how it performs on the wildest off-road tracks. What can be better than to explore all this with the locals, who know the region like the back of their hand? To start lets make a visit to the picturesque lake of Bravura, bring shorts or bikini. If the weather is inviting...let's go swimming If the weather not good...lets make a short walk close to this beautiful lake, and touch the surround nature After the lake it's time to wake up......lets go play a very adventure off-rod drive claiming to the highest point. To realize the real beauty of this area, lets visit to the best look-out point in Algarve Portugal, featuring 960m high cliffs and breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. To fully relax and open the appetite lets visit a a ghost village, no one lives in this place, it's abandoned as if time freezes 100 years ago. The only one of this genre still existing in Algarve ( Very easy and pleasant, it is possible to be made by children and people in avance age )

Algarve: Private Tour to Lagos & Ponta da Piedade and Sagres

7. Algarve: Private Tour to Lagos & Ponta da Piedade and Sagres

Experience the natural beauty and history of the Algarve with this private tour. View caves, rock formations, and quaint villages as you drive along. Start at Cape Sao Vicente, popularly known as the end of the world. Experience the isolation that gives this spot its name. Continue to view the fortifications at the fortress of Sagres. Make a stop to enjoy the rock formations at Ponta da Piedade in Lagos. Choose if you would like to purchase a boat trip through the rock formations inside. Head to the charming old town of Lagos where you can buy lunch at a traditional restaurant. Drive to Praia da Rocha and admire the view at Portimao Marina. Pass the picturesque village of Carvoeiro, and the cave of Benagil. The last stop is at the famous Marinha Beach.

Grand Lagos and Cabo Sao Vicente

8. Grand Lagos and Cabo Sao Vicente

In Lagos you will visit the golden church of St. Anthony, the old slave market , you will have the chance to explore Lagos Downtown and have free time and visit the spectacular rock formations at Ponta da Piedade. Dont forget your camera. Further West, Sagres has a beautiful and well-preserved fishing port, close to its 15th century fortress, follows by a visit to the Cape St. Vicent and its lighthouse, known in the past as "the end of the world". If you like History this is your tour!

Sagres: Sunset Tour

9. Sagres: Sunset Tour

After being picked up from your hotel in Lagos, venture towards Sagres. Here, visit the picturesque Algarve village, as well as the St. Vicente Cape, the most southwestern point of Europe. See the Cape Lighthouse and gain a truly unique view of the sunset which is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. Whilst enjoying the sunset indulge in a glass of port wine and a Pastel de Nata, before the tour wraps up with drop off back to your Lagos accommodation.

Algarve: Private 2-Day Tour from Lisbon

10. Algarve: Private 2-Day Tour from Lisbon

Begin your tour with a drive to the Algarve through the plains of the Alentejo, through cork oak and holm oak forests. Alentejo is the granary of Portugal, the province of storks and grand estates, and a region where you can still enjoy the unspoiled nature. Afterwards you will reach the historical town of Lagos, where we will start a orientation tour and see the infamous slave market. The town of Lagos is also strongly linked with the history of the Portuguese discoveries. Continue on to the beautiful rock formations of the Algarve at Ponta da Piedade as well as Sagres and Cape Saint Vincent, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Sagres was the starting point of the discoveries of Portugal. Here you can enjoy the stunning scenery before continuing on to Faro or Albufeira, where you will check in to your hotel. The second day focuses on the east of the Algarve. After breakfast, you will drive to the market of Olhão, which is located near the lagoon of Faro. It is a nature reserve, a paradise for storks and other migratory birds, and is known for sea salt production and the shellfish industry. At the market in Olhão, you can get an overview of what the agriculture of this region has to offer and see the abundance of fish from the Algarvian sea. You will then head on to Santa Luzia, a picturesque fishing village on the lagoon which is famous for squid fishing. Afterwards you will cross the lagoon on a small train before reaching the secluded beach of Barril. This beach offers a unique experience. The drive continues on to the historical town of Tavira, where you will explore the old town by foot. Tavira is an old trading center and port situated on the Gilão River and the lagoon. Afterwards you will return to Lisbon.

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What people are saying about Cabo Sao Vicente

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4.8 / 5

based on 233 reviews

We had an amazing day trip, Carlos our guide was so knowledgable and so entertaining throughout the day! Fabulous lunch and fire water tasting! Would highly recommend this trip. Wonderful views at Cape St Vincente , lovely to see the countryside Silves and Monchique were highlights too. Thank you Carlos and Portitours! From Jane and Nick

It was a great trip with a nice guide who tell us a lot about the places where we go and what is the most important to see. Even the time of the travel by coach we can't stand :)

Gabriel was an outstanding tour guide! So many funny stories and excellent information about the area. Port and pastry was a bonus. Highly recommend!!

Really nice few hours out. Antonio was a great guide and made the trip very enjoyable and informative. Would highly recommend

Antonio was extremely knowledgable. We had a great time and got to see the area as a local would.