Ponta da Piedade, Natural monument and cape in Lagos, Portugal
The limestone coastline features multiple rock pillars, grottoes, and natural arches rising 20 meters above the Atlantic Ocean waters.
The name originates from fishermen's wives who waited at the cliffs, praying for their husbands' safe return from the sea.
Local guides name specific rock formations during boat tours, identifying shapes like the Cathedral and the Kissing Couple in the cliffs.
Visitors can reach the site through a 30-minute coastal walk from Lagos, take a tourist train for 3.5 euros, or drive to the lighthouse parking area.
The 1913 lighthouse stands at the edge of the golden cliffs, marking the entrance to a network of caves only accessible by small watercraft.
Location: Lagos
Address: Praia da Pera em, Lagos, Portugal
GPS coordinates: 37.07944,-8.66806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
Natural geological formations featuring openings, arches, and caves across the globe. The collection includes limestone arches like Durdle Door in England, sandstone gates like Pravčicka brána in the Czech Republic, and coastal formations like the Faraglioni Rocks in Italy. These structures formed through erosion by water, wind, and other natural processes. Some formations serve as local landmarks, such as Window Rock in Arizona and the Eyes of God in Bulgaria. The sites range from accessible coastal locations to remote desert areas like the Aloba Arch in Chad.
Portugal contains places such as the stone houses of Monsanto, Almourol Castle on the Tagus River, and Peneda-Gerês National Park. This selection includes medieval villages, coastal trails, historic bookstores, monasteries and natural areas. From the Azores to the Algarve, visitors find volcanic craters, fortresses, thermal springs and geological formations.
The inland Algarve contains nature reserves, medieval castles, and Roman ruins. The region includes thermal springs in Monchique, the red sandstone castle of Silves, and the bone chapel in Faro. Natural parks like Ria Formosa host multiple bird species. Historical villages, coastal fortresses, and lighthouses mark the landscape.
The Algarve region offers diverse photo opportunities from coastal formations to historical structures. The Benagil cave displays a natural ceiling opening, while Ponta da Piedade presents limestone cliffs by the Atlantic. The red sandstone Castle of Silves stands on a hill, and Capela dos Ossos shows architectural elements made of bones. The region includes beaches like Praia da Marinha with rock formations, and natural areas such as Ria Formosa with its water channels and wildlife. Historical sites include the Sagres Fortress and Roman ruins at Cerro da Villa.
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952 m
Praia do Porto de Mós
2 km
Praia da Dona Ana
1.4 km
Category:Castelo de Lagos
2 km
Farol de Ponta da Piedade
177 m
Praia do Camilo
887 m
Convento dos Frades Trinos
1.7 km
Forte do Pinhão
1.8 km
Praia de Porto de Mós
1.9 km
Oficina do Espingardeiro
2.2 km
Praia da Balança
366 m
Trem de Artilharia de Lagos
2.2 km
Praia dos Pinheiros
549 m
Escola Conde de Ferreira (Lagos)
2.2 km
Praia da Forte da Bandeira
2.2 km
Praia da Batata
2 km
Pillory of Lagos
2.2 km
Viewpoint Praia do Camilo
826 m
Pinhao Fort Bridge
1.8 km
Muralhas e torreões de Lagos
2 km
Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade
143 m
São Gonçalo de Lagos
2.1 km
Perttu's Cove
406 m
Hotel Turismo da Guarda
2.2 km
Praia dos Pinheiros (lapyahan sa Portugal)
558 m
Praia do Canavial
1.1 km
Batata beach
2.1 km
Praia do Pinhão
1.7 kmReviews
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