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Discover Sagres Fortress, a key historical coastal defense and symbol of Portugal's Age of Discoveries, with stunning cliffside views.

Highlights

• Explore the historic Sagres Fortress with panoramic sea views.
• Visit the Interpretation Center for in-depth historical context.
• See the mysterious 'rosa-dos-ventos' and church of Nossa Senhora da Graça.

Description

The imposing Sagres Fortress is the human extension of the natural cliff and, for centuries, was the main stronghold of a geostrategic maritime defensive system. In 1443, Prince Henry the Navigator established the Vila do Infante on the Sagres promontory, where he spent his final days and from where several important documents originated before his death in 1460. Today, little remains of that original settlement except for traces such as a saw-tooth wall, a cistern tower, the foundations of a windbreak wall, the enigmatic “wind rose,” and the Correnteza, now part of the exhibition area. Most structures date from the 16th century or later, including the Church of Our Lady of Grace, the bastioned wall, the former governor’s residence, and a building speculated to be Prince Henry’s house. The site’s mythical aura is enhanced by its dramatic setting and the architectural interventions of the 1990s, which aimed to respect the monument’s history while making it functional for visitors. The Correnteza area now houses an exhibition center and visitor facilities, enhancing the experience of this historic place of memory.

Includes

Entry Ticket Site Access Interpretation Center

Important Information

• Opening times to the public May to September - from 09:30 to 20:00 October to April - from 09:30 to 17:30 Note: last admission 30 minutes before closing time Opening times to fishermen 8:00h until closing time. Closed to public on 24th, 25th, 31st of December; 1st and 22nd of January; 5th of April, 1st and 31st of May.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable