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When to Visit

The climate of Sagres is formed under the influence of prevailing winds and the Atlantic currents. For this region are typical hot dry summers and mild winters, but with gusts of wind. 

In common, Sagres weather is quite moderate. As throughout the rest of the Algarve coast, the hottest months and peak tourist season here are July and August with temperatures reaching +40 °C. As for the temperature of water, it rarely rises more than 22 °C in summer, and 14 °C in winter. Still, this region is a perfect spot for surfing, but swimming can be not super comfortable even in high season. In midseason, the weather conditions are perfect for strolling through local attractions without exhausting heat. As for summer, it may be uncomfortable for most of the visitors here as there is almost no natural shade

Getting Around

It's quite easy to get to Sagres from all the big sites of Portugal. Most visitors who come here, rent a car to move around freely, making a tour through all the cities of the Algarve Coast. One more option is a taxi rental. 

As for public transport, there is a popular option, such as a bus route from Lagos to Sagres. The price for such a trip is approximately €3, and travel time is approximately 1 hour. For those who value their time, there is an option to get from Lagos to Sagres by taxi. The average fare is 30 euros. As Sagres is the farthest coastal spot from Faro Airport and Lisbon, it takes 3 hours and 10 minutes from Lisbon, and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Faro. There is no bus from Faro, so the visitors of the region can rent a car or book a transfer. But there is a direct bus from Lisbon central bus station.

Travel Information

You can get an unforgettable experience while traveling in Sagres if you consider a few simple Sagres travel tips:

1. How do you make the first trip to Sagres unforgettable?

The Sagres Fortress is the most legendary edge of the world, which deserves attention if you come to Portugal. The cape opens up a breathtaking panoramic view, especially amazing in stormy weather. Basically, it's a place from where the implementation of an ideal sea route to India started. Sagres is also a spot from where the expeditions to the southern coasts of Africa started, and the main point of navigation and maritime trade. Nowadays all the volunteers have a chance to see the fortress with their own eyes. In addition to magnificent ancient walls, and the Church of Divine Grace, which miraculously survived the earthquake, the tourists can enjoy the natural views, spending a few days in Sagres.

2. What is a list of Sagres hidden gems?

To create more memories about the region, it's highly recommended to go 6 km from Sagres to Cabo de San Vincent. It's the most southwestern point of continental Europe. In the times of the Romans, it was considered the literal end of the world. The magnificent cliffs rise 75 meters above sea level, creating an amazing unforgettable view. It's highly recommended to climb there to feel the real size and unlimited space of the ocean. It's really impressive.

Right here is one more hidden gem: one of the most powerful lighthouses in Europe, that can be seen 60 km away. Sagres lighthouse was first built in 1846 and is still operational, it is not accessible, but there is a museum, opened for visitors.

3. What dishes are the must-try in Sagres? 

Some local dishes are light and tender, others are spicy, some products are cooked in one, two, or three meals, and others are marinated for days. And of course, due to the coastal location of Sagres, the central place in the table is taken by the seafood. Fish and seafood dishes, cooked by local traditions, are served in all the cafes and restaurants. Start your tasting with a traditional dish called bacalhau - salted cod. The love of Portuguese people for this fish is amazing. Although it is exported from the northern countries, it's the main national product.

Of course, fish dishes are not limited only by cod. There is a great choice of other types of fresh fish, mostly cooked on the grill, and garnished with veggies and rice. And the perfect accompaniment for any meal would be the local Sagres beer.