Sagres & Cape St Vincent

The south-westernmost point of Europe: huge cliffs, a lighthouse and the Sagres fortress. Wild, windy and impressive.

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Come for sunset, the westernmost spot and truly magical. Bring a jacket, it is windy.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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