Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
At the 4.5km mark you'll pass the remains of
Fortaleza do Beliche
, built in 1632 on the site
of an older fortress. It was once a hotel, but sadly it's crumbling, along with the cliff, and
is now strictly off-limits.
Beaches
There are four good beaches a short drive or long walk from Sagres:
Praia da Mareta
, just
below the town; lovely
Praia do Martinhal
to the east;
Praia do Tonel
on the other side of the
Ponta de Sagres, and especially good for surfing; and the isolated
Praia de Beliche
, on the
way to Cabo de São Vicente.
Activities
Surfing
Surfing is possible at all beaches except Praia do Martinhal and Praia da Baleeira. Several
places offer surfing and bodyboarding lessons.
Sagres Natura
SURFING
( 282 624 072;
www.sagresnatura.com
;
Rua São Vicente)
Recommended surf school. Also rents out
bodyboards (€10 per day), surfboards (€15) and wetsuits (€5). The company also offers
canoeing trips (€35). Bikes can also be hired (€15).
Free Ride Sagres Surfcamp
( 916 089 005;
www.freeridesurfcamp.com
; 1-/3-/5-day lessons €55/150/225)
Offers lessons and free
transport from Sagres and Lagos.
SURFING
Walking
Walkin'Sagres
( 925 545 515;
www.walkinsagres.com
)
If you are going to do anything in Sagres, you must
do this - a guided walk around and/or near Sagres and Cabo de São Vicente. The delight-
ful multilingual guide, Ana Carla (she speaks English, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
explains the history and other details of the surrounds. The walks head through pine
forests to the Cape's cliffs and vary from shorter 6km options (€25; three hours) to a
longer 8km walk (€40; 4½ hours). There's even a one-hour walk for parents with young
GUIDED WALKS
