Sagres, Coastal parish in Vila do Bispo, Portugal
The settlement occupies the southwestern tip of continental Europe, with dramatic cliffs rising between 50 and 200 meters above the Atlantic Ocean.
Prince Henry the Navigator controlled his maritime interests from this region until his death in 1460, when Portuguese explorers had reached Sierra Leone.
The Church of Santa Maria stands at the center of Sagres Fortress, featuring a notable gilded altarpiece from the Chapel of Santo António.
The area contains multiple beaches suitable for water sports, with consistent conditions making it a destination for surfing throughout the year.
The name derives from Sagrado, meaning holy, as ancient Mediterranean civilizations considered this location a gathering place for their deities.
Location: Vila do Bispo
Inception: 1519
Address: 8650 Sagres, Portugal 8650 Sagres
Website: http://sagresonline.com
GPS coordinates: 37.00783,-8.94192
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
Fortaleza de Sagres
775 m
E9 European long distance path
2493.8 km
Cabo de São Vicente Lighthouse
5.1 km
Praia do Tonel
581 m
Ponta de Sagres Lighthouse
1.6 km
Fort of Santo António de Belixe
4.2 km
Conjunto de menires de Milrei e do Padrão
7.7 km
Fortaleza de São Vicente
5.1 km
Praia do Martinhal
1.8 km
Praia do Beliche
2.8 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça (Sagres)
947 m
Praia da Ingrina
7.1 km
Torre de Aspa
8.7 km
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Guia
1.4 km
Pousada de São Vicente
729 m
Praia do Tonel
583 m
Praia da Ponta Ruiva
7.1 km
Praia do Telheiro
5.3 km
Câmara Municipal de Vila do Bispo
8.7 km
Conjunto de menires de Vila do Bispo (Pedra Escorregadia; Casa do Francês; Amantes I; Amantes II; Cerro do Camacho)
6.5 km
Hotel da Baleeira
947 m
Posto da Guarda Fiscal, GF, de Zavial
7.1 km
Menires do Cerro do Camacho
6.6 km
Estátua do Infante D. Henrique
121 m
Praia da Baleeira (lapyahan, lat 37,01, long -8,93)
1.1 km
Praia do Barranco
6 km
Praia da Mareta
343 m
Praia do Tonel (lapyahan sa Distrito de Faro)
615 mReviews
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