Where the navigators set sail. The last sunset in Europe.
A trip to the corner where Europe runs out, saved for the end of the day. You visit the fortress linked to the navigators, then carry on to the São Vicente lighthouse in time to watch the sun drop into the Atlantic. Bring a jacket, as the wind always blows there. Entry is extra. An evening for couples.
The day, stop by stop
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Fortaleza de Sagres
On a flat headland jutting into the Atlantic, Sagres fortress is tied to the memory of Prince Henry and the age of navigation. Inside you will find a large wind compass laid out in stone on the ground, a small church and a path along the cliff edge with the sea crashing below. Admission is paid separately. The wind rarely drops, so bring a jacket even in summer, and leave time for the walk out to the point.
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Cabo de São Vicente
At the south-western corner of Europe, the São Vicente lighthouse stands above high cliffs where the Atlantic arrives with nothing in its way. You see open sea to the horizon, fishing boats in the distance and, at the end of the day, the sun setting into the ocean, which draws quite a crowd. Stalls near the lighthouse sell warm jumpers and hot sausages. Bring something warm, as the wind is strong, and arrive early for sunset to find space.
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.