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Pico Alto
- country
Pico Alto
9580-012, Vila do Porto
This elevation reaches its highest point at approximately 587 meters and boasts abundant vegetation due to the high rainfall. From its summit, we can enjoy fantastic views of the entire island.
Cascata da Foz da Ribeira Grande
- beach
- country
ER1-2
9580-228, Vila do Porto
A large waterfall surrounded by a landscape of great natural beauty. At the bottom of the waterfall, we find a small lake where some ducks live. A breathtaking landscape.
Miradouro do Pico Alto
- country
- leisure
Pico Alto
9580-012, Vila do Porto
Viewpoint located at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, offering a privileged view over the entire island.
Miradouro para a Baía de São Lourenço
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- leisure
São Lourenço
9580-114, Vila do Porto
This viewpoint offers a wide view over the vast sands of São Lourenço Bay and the hillsides dotted with vineyards and a few houses.
Praia Formosa
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Praia Formosa
9580-030, Vila do Porto
A beach with fine, clear sand and a vast expanse of sand divided in half by a pier. This location hosts the famous Festa da Maré in August every year. It is classified as a Nature Reserve.
Praia de São Lourenço
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ER3-2
9580-114, Vila do Porto
A seaside resort with a beach and natural pools, located at the bottom of a beautiful hillside. It boasts a vast stretch of sand indented by low rocks that jut out into the sea. It is classified as a Nature Reserve.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Vila do Bispo
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Praça da República
8650-417, Vila do Bispo
The façade is typical of 18th-century art, with a door topped by an oculus and topped by a curved pediment, flanked by a bell tower. The interior is lined with tiles depicting jars and dolphins, dating from 1726. The gilded altarpiece of the main altar houses an image of Our Lady of Conception, the church's patron saint. Attached to the church is an interesting museum featuring sacred art.
Fortaleza de Sagres
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EN268
8560-360, Sagres
Dating back to the 16th century, this fortress has undergone several renovations over time. This fortification preserves a strong wall with ravelins and a tower and is traversed by a corridor that continues under the vault of the old tower. The reconstruction that took place in 1960 defaced the site by attempting to restore its false authenticity. In the early 20th century, the Compass Rose was discovered, drawn with stones embedded in the ground, which is believed to be contemporary with Dom Henrique. At the Sagres Fortress, in addition to enjoying the cultural heritage and stunning views over the Mareta …
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Gadalupe
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Quinta de Guadalupe
8650, Budens
Romanesque-Gothic building dating from the 13th century. It features gargoyles on the side facades and an ogival portal on the front, surmounted by a rose window. The interior has a single nave, with the chancel covered by a coffered vault formed by three Gothic arches. The chapel's side columns have sculpted capitals with zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and phytomorphic decorations.
Cabo de São Vicente
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EN268
8650, Vila do Bispo
Considered the westernmost point of Iberia, the Cape is home to ancient legends that claim it's a place where the ocean is teeming with monsters. The inhabitants of Sagres also claimed that the sun made a noise when it set at the end of the day.