Join us on a real guided tour, with a friendly, passionate, professional, knowledgeable guide, that will guide you thru the natural beauties and interesting history of the Algarve. Cruise the Algarve on board of a luxury, confortable and cozy vehicle. More than a Tour, an Experience!
1 hr - The cliffs of the Ponta da Piedade headland is one of the finest natural beauties of the Algarve. This dramatic limestone coastline is formed of sea pillars, fragile rock arches and hidden grottos, all of which have been chiselled-out by savage winter storms. The headland can only be described as stunning.
45 min - The fortress was built in the 16th century in order to protect the coast from the frequent attacks by Moorish pirates. It stands on the site of an earlier medieval convent, which have housed the mortal remains of São Vicente (St Vincent). It is a military construction with a polygonal floor plan, with a gateway crowned by the royal shield and which once had a drawbridge. Inside the fortress can be seen the lighthouse of São Vicente which was built in 1904 and is still in operation today, also the stunning view of the cliffs and the Atlantic ocean.
1 hr - Usually we have lunch in Sagres. It is home to the most impressive landscape in the Algarve. The force of nature is so strong in this south-westerly tip of continental Europe that visitors will soon understand why ancient settlers deemed it sacred, how it lured 15th century Portuguese explorers to set sail into the unknown and how it has managed to retain its original striking beauty. Sagres history has been defined by its geographic location and the stunning landscape of the Sagres and Cape St. Vincent promontories. The lands end fell of these 50 meter high headlands dropping dramatically into the sea were a constant source of mystery and attraction to the region’s successive settlers as the various traces of their presence show. The most influential figure in Sagres history was Henry the Navigator, who found inspiration here to embark on his exploratory journeys, bringing fame to the region and leading to the creation of the town of Vila do Infante. Under his guidance, the area became a hub of maritime activity as cartographers, astronomers and mariners congregated, caravels were built and the exploration of the coast of Africa began.
1 hr 30 min - Lagos is a dynamic and active city, which is justifiably proud of its past and possesses a very rich and well preserved patrimony. The region of Lagos has a long history linking it to the sea. Its original name, Lacobriga, reflects the fact that the first inhabitants of this port, in roughly 2000 years BC, were of Celtic origin. After them came the Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, but it was the Romans that brought growth and prosperity to the town. The Moors built walls around Lagos in the 10th century. The 15th century was the golden age for the town of Lagos, with its immediate involvement in the period of the Discoveries. Due to the port’s location, directly across from Africa, it became the major point of departure and arrival for the ships that, year after year, set sail in discovery of that continent.
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Pedro was a fantastic tour guide, knowledgeable of the area and took us to the end of the earth and back. Great views, unbelievable food, astounding culture. We ventured to the cliffs at Ponte de Piedade, out to Cape St. Vincent (the scale is amazing), Sagres, lunch in Salema (best fish stew ever), and a walk tour around Lagos, ending with my new favorite pastry, Dom Rodrigo. Obrigado Pedro for an unforgettable experience.
Pedro was an amazing tour guide and made our day very special. We day amazing sights and he was very knowledgeable . Would highly recommend.
My wife and I had such a great time with Pedro. He is very caring of his guests and does everything to make sure that you are comfortable. He was a great tour guide and was everything and more that I like in tour guides. 1. He spoke English very well and it was easy to communicate, we got to chat with him and ask all of our questions 2. The transportation was beyond excellent and was very comfortable. 3. He takes pride in his job and it shows. He goes out of his way to be great at what he does 4. He is very knowledgeable about the History of the locations and local history 5. He took us to an amazing restaurant with an amazing view 6. Gives great advice for the rest of our trip. If you want to get the most out of your vacation in the Algarve Make sure you call Pedro and have him help you make some unforgettable memories
This tour was top shelf from beginning to end. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with the many questions. I highly recommend this tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Lagos and Sagres with Pedro. His communication prior to the tour was excellent, and he was willing to adjust our date to accommodate us. On tour day, he showed up precisely on time and his van is immaculate and comfortable. Since we were on a private tour, he asked us about our interests so he could best tailor the tour for us. He chose some amazingly beautiful sights for us, and we appreciated his pace. We never felt rushed, even as we took a bit more time going up or down stairs. He made us feel special and offered to take pictures wherever we wanted, and even knew the best spots and angles for the pictures. We had a great time and saw some awesome places that we wouldn’t have found on our own. Having a knowledgable guide is worth every euro, and we were so glad Pedro took us around.
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