The little town of Sagres lies close at 5km from Cabo de Sao Vicente, close to the tip of Portugal to the Southwest. It is specifically located in the Vila do Bispo, a municipality in Alargave, Portugal. Tourists can easily access Sagres at 90km from the Faro International Airport. With the many cheap car hire services available at the airport, travelling around Sagres and its neighbouring attractions is made easier and more enjoyable.
Sagres is also accessible to many commercial areas and hotels so tourists will not have a problem looking for a place to stay. Some hotels in Sagres include Memmo Baleeira Hotel and the Pousada de Sagres. Other hotels around Sagres are easier reached with a cheap car rental in tow. Try checking out hotels like the, Clube Porto Mos, Pico da Urze and the Luzmar Villas.
Most tourists visit Sagres’ historical and cultural sites. The 16th century Nossa Senhora da Graca is a small chapel in the town that is worth visiting. Seen inside the old chapel is Sao Vicente holding up a ship. Nossa Senhora da Graca, built by Henry The Navigator, also has a doorway inspired by Renaissance art. Another old site here which draws attraction is the Rosa dos Vendos, a 15th-century, giant wind compass.
Tourists can also opt to go nature-tripping in the lovely Sagres. It has clear beaches and golden sand which attract tourists who want to bask in the sun. These beaches of fine sand are just a few kilometres drive from the hotel via a cheap car hire in Sagres. Other well-known beaches in Sagres include Praia da Mareta, the town’s main beach,, Praia do Tonel, Praia da Baleeira and Praia do Martinhal.