Immerse yourself in the times of the Portuguese Discoveries.
Aside from the golden church of St. Anthony, a national monument, and the spectacular caves and rock formations at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos is home to what was one of the main slave markets in Europe in the 16th century.

Further west, Sagres has a beautiful and well-preserved fishing port, close to its 15th century fortress.
A visit to Cape St. Vincent, once known as “the End of the World”, is a must, since it is the most south-western point of the European continent, where you might have the chance to admire one of the most unforgettable sunsets of your life. It also boasts the most powerful lighthouse in Europe.