My friend Sture's records from our trip to Portugal in 2000.
 
Sagres and Cabo do Sâo Vicente

A must being in this region, is a visit to Sagres and Cabo do San Vicente. In Sagres, the large fortress dominates the scenery. It was excavated in the 18th century, and was built for Prins Henry, the sea-explorer and navigator in the 15th century.

Entrance of the fortress.

Impressive fortress-walls in Sagres

The huge compass rose for measuring the wind-directions


South West
Going further west, the road leads to Sagres. It is as far south and west you get in Europe. The town itself does not offer much. Except perhaps from the Poussada, situated on the cliff-face, facing the sea.
The Fortaleza on the cape south of town, is what is dominating the view. Spectaclular huge white walls streches all across the cape. Henry the Navigator had this built, and had his school of navigation here. It is said to have been the 15th century's equivalent to the Cape Canaveral of today.

Leaving the Cape, you should make a stop at the Fortaleza do Beliche. It's old walls on the cliff-face, does not seem so impressive, but the inside reveals a green garden and a nice, quiet restaurant with a breathtaking view.
It also holds a Poussada where you can spend the night. (14000 esc pr. person)
Nice for honeymooners or people looking for a special quiet experience.


The woman and the Sea at Fortaleza do Beliche

This is the main area we covered on this trip. West from Lagos towards Sagres and north along the coast as far as Sines. Lagos/Sines is about 150 km.
Pages to visit from this trip:
Corrida do Torros | Burgau/Salimas
Sagres/Cabo Sao Vicente | Aljezur/Odeceixe
Porto Covo/Vila Nuevo Milfontes | Lissabon
Sagres Festival | Music