Sagres, Portugal
The end of the world: fortress, cliffs and surf
Sagres occupies the peninsula of mainland Europe’s southwest corner — Henry the Navigator’s fortress, a 75-metre cliff plunging on three sides, and a landscape of wind-shaped scrub where the land simply stops. The town exists for three things: the fortress, the surf at Tonel and Beliche, and the marlin and tuna fleet.
| Region | Algarve |
|---|---|
| Population | ≈ 1,900 |
| Coordinates | 37.01, −8.94 |
| Known for | The end of the world: fortress, cliffs and surf |
Climate
The windiest, driest corner of the Algarve — nortada blows much of summer; water runs two degrees cooler than east of Faro.
What to see
- Fortaleza de Sagres and the wind rose
- Cabo de São Vicente lighthouse — Europe’s end
- Surf beaches Tonel and Beliche
- Sunset at the cliff edge
Living in Sagres
Small, seasonal, salty — Sagres suits surfers, sailors and escapees from busier coasts. Housing stock is limited and prices reflect the shortage rather than the size of the town.
Moving to Sagres?
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