Natural site · Lagos, Algarve

Ponta da Piedade

Ponta da Piedade
Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A boardwalk and stairway lead down toward the water among sandstone pillars. Small boats and kayaks tour the grottoes from Lagos marina and the steps below the lighthouse.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 1 of Algarve in 5 Days

Visiting Ponta da Piedade: what to know

Tickets
Free; boat tours charge, check current prices
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon light
Getting there
About 2 km by car or taxi from central Lagos

Algarve itineraries with Ponta da Piedade

Day 1 of Algarve in 5 Days

Lagos and Ponta da Piedade

How Ponta da Piedade fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Lagos Old TownLagos
  2. 11:30Ponta da PiedadeLagos
  3. 13:30Seafood lunch by the marinaLagos
  4. 15:30Praia do CamiloLagos
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Ponta da Piedade FAQs

Can you walk to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos?

Yes. A cliff path from the town via Praia Dona Ana and Praia do Camilo takes about 40 minutes.

Should you take a boat tour?

Yes, the grottoes are best seen from the water on a calm day.

Is it crowded?

It gets busy at midday in summer, so go early.

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