Natural site · Sagres, Algarve

Cabo de São Vicente

Cabo de São Vicente
Photo: Rui Glória, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

High cliffs drop straight into the Atlantic below a working lighthouse. Sunset here is a local ritual, so expect company.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 2 of Algarve in 5 Days

Visiting Cabo de São Vicente: what to know

Tickets
Free to visit the cape
Time needed
45 minutes
Best time
Sunset
Getting there
About 10 minutes by car from Sagres

Algarve itineraries with Cabo de São Vicente

Day 2 of Algarve in 5 Days

Sagres and the far west

How Cabo de São Vicente fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Drive to SagresLagos to Sagres
  2. 10:30Fortaleza de SagresSagres
  3. 13:00Lunch in SagresSagres
  4. 15:00Praia da BordeiraCarrapateira
  5. 18:30Cabo de São VicenteSagres
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Cabo de São Vicente FAQs

Is sunset at Cabo de São Vicente worth it?

Yes, but arrive early in summer for parking.

Is it cold?

It is often windy and cool after dark.

Can you go inside the lighthouse?

Opening varies, so check locally.

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