Lagos at Golden Hour

Sunset at Ponta da Piedade and dinner in the old town of the navigators.

Late afternoon in Lagos, when the light turns the rocks of Ponta da Piedade gold. First the viewpoints and the grottoes seen from above, then dinner inside the walls of the navigators' town, with your driver waiting to take you home. Boat and meal are extra. An outing designed with couples in mind.

The day, stop by stop

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   Ponta da Piedade

   South of Lagos, by the lighthouse, the coast breaks into arches, rock pillars and caves above clear green water. From the clifftop viewpoints and boardwalks you take in the whole outline, and a long staircase leads down to sea level, where small boats and kayaks slip into the grottoes. Boat trips are paid separately. Late afternoon light is the loveliest; the staircase is steep, so wear sturdy shoes.

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   Lagos, cidade antiga

   Inside its walls, Lagos is a maze of cobbled lanes, churches, squares and café terraces. On Praça Infante D. Henrique stands the old slave market building, now a small museum on that difficult chapter of history. Close by, the Church of Santo António has a gilded carved interior. In the evening the streets fill with restaurants and bars. Explore the centre on foot in comfortable shoes, and try a regional sweet at a local pastry shop.

The essentials

Duration

4 h · Late afternoon

Pick-up

At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.

Included

The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.

Not included

Entrance tickets and meals.

Who it is for

Couples.

The route