Fortaleza de Sagres, Military fortress at Sagres Point, Portugal
The fortress features high walls dividing the mainland from the headland, with three sides protected by steep cliffs reaching 60 meters above the sea level.
Prince Henry the Navigator established this strategic stronghold in the 15th century to protect the harbor and coordinate maritime expeditions along the African coast.
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Graca within the fortress walls contains historical religious artifacts and represents the architectural style of medieval Portugal.
The fortress opens daily from 9:30 to 17:30 during winter and extends until 20:00 in summer, with adult admission tickets priced at 3 euros.
A large stone wind compass embedded in the ground inside the fortress served as a navigation tool for Portuguese sailors during the Age of Discovery.
Location: Sagres
GPS coordinates: 37.00224,-8.94711
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:16
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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