Sagres

Travel Guide

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Beliche Beach which includes caves, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Sagres
Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a sunset
Sagres Fortress showing heritage elements as well as an individual femail

Sagres is the most southwesterly settlement in the Algarve and is home to some of the most impressive landscapes in the region.

Visitors come to Sagres for its stunning beaches, notably the Martinhal Beach with spectacular views. It’s a city for families, surfers, divers, cyclers, fishermen or simply tranquillity seekers.

Cabo São Vicente

Cape St. Vicent is about 6 km from Sagres, on the Vincentine Coast, right next to Sagres Point. This cape with its vertical cliffs dropping down into the Atlantic and amazing sunset views is a popular landmark. From here, you’ll be able to spot the area’s rich marine life and nesting birds. There’s also a lighthouse that was built in 1846, over the ruins of a 16th Century Franciscan convent, which is now a museum that tells the story of Portugal’s maritime history.

Beaches

Situated to the north of the Cape St. Vincent is Tonel Beach. Thanks to its lively waves it’s popular amongst surfers and paragliders. Still, it’s a great place to relax, and is equally attractive to those who are looking for a little rest and relaxation in a quiet spot. Other family favourites include Mareta and Martinhal beaches.

Food and Drinks

Being a coastal town, it no surprise that fresh fish is the main event when it comes to the local cuisine, with speciality dishes like gooseneck barnacles, cuttlefish or fried moray eel. The town square, Praça da Republica, is where you’ll find all the best restaurants. Sagres is also famous for its spirits like Aguardente, a Portuguese brandy, and Medronho, which is made from the strawberry like fruit of the arbutus. Popular desserts include arroz doce (rice pudding) and tarte de amêndoa (almond tart).

Shopping

In Sagres there are plenty of shops selling artisan plates and locally made pottery. Near the lighthouse you’ll find merchants selling all sorts of items from clothes to fresh food. On Fridays there’s a fleamarket in Vila do BispoOpens in a new window, selling fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items.

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Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort
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5 out of 5
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Reviews of Sagres

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5/5 - Excellent

MM

Went especially to see the sunset from Cabo S.Vincente. Nice area around lighthouse to have a drink and watch or take chairs and a picnic as we did (don't forget warm clothes or a blanket!).

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing area with the most beautiful scenery, cliffs and beaches. Fantastic local restaurants. Hard to beat this paradise.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyable dolphin watching tour although we didn't see anything apart from a single sun fish for the first hour. Luckily a group of bottlenose dolphins appeared at the end and hung around our boat for quite a while so plenty of close up photos.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful part of the world!