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Sagres

Village · Faro District, 🇵🇹 Portugal
Population 1,894
Area 35 km²
Time zone Europe/Lisbon
Official website www.sagresonline.com
Sagres

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Sagres Essentials

Sagres marks the southwestern tip of Europe, defined by sheer limestone cliffs and a historical connection to the Age of Discovery. This collection includes the 15th-century Sagres Fortress, home to a massive stone wind compass, and the Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente, built over a former Franciscan convent. The list covers the region's diverse coastline, from the surf-heavy swells of Praia do Tonel to the sheltered, cliff-backed sands of Praia do Beliche and Praia da Mareta.

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Best Beaches in Sagres

Sagres sits at Europe’s southwestern edge, where the Atlantic meets high limestone cliffs. This selection includes the sheltered southern coves of Mareta and Martinhal, the wind-swept western surf breaks of Tonel and Beliche, and remote spots like Praia do Telheiro, known for its unique geological formations. The coastline ranges from wide sandy stretches to the distinctive rounded pebble shores of Praia dos Rebolinhos, all set within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

10 places
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Historic Sites of Sagres

Sagres' coastline is defined by its strategic military and maritime heritage. This collection features the 15th-century Sagres Fortress, a key site of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, alongside the coastal defenses of Belixe and São Vicente. Archaeological sites include Roman fish-salting tanks near Mareta Beach and prehistoric shell middens at Rocha das Gaivotas. These monuments highlight the region's long history of human occupation, from ancient maritime industries to the 16th-century fortifications built to guard against pirate raids at Europe’s southwestern tip.

6 places

Sagres — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 8°–18°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 8°–18°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 10°–20°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–21°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 13°–24°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 15°–25°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 16°–26°
  • 18° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 17°–27°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 16°–26°
  • 18° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 14°–24°
  • 17° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 11°–21°
  • 14° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–19°
  • 13° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+351
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Tours & Activities

Sagres Fortress
Drive
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente
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Praia do Beliche Beach

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