Best West Full Day Trip: Silves, Fóia, Lagos & Cape St. Vincent

This is one of the best tours the Algarve has to offer. We start at Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, were you can visit the Castle and the Cathedral.  You will get the chance to go to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve, standing 902 meters above the coast line and on a bright day with clear skies you will be able to see the entire coast line. 

We will also visit the beautiful historical city of Lagos and reach the “End of the World”, the famous Cape St. Vincent.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Silves, Rua do Castelo, Silves 8300-144 Portugal

We start at Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve.

In this city full of history the ancient castle, the roman bridge and its gothic cathedral (XIII) are sights that should not be missed.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique Portugal

See the highest point Fóia that stands 902 metres above the sea line, being the highest point in the Algarve. From here you can see almost the entire cost line making it a perfect point for spectacular photos.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Antigo Mercado de Escravos, Praca Infante Dom Henrique, Lagos 8600-525 Portugal

In the afternoon visit the beautiful city of Portuguese Discoveries - Lagos. You will have free-time to discover monuments of that important age such as the first European slave market, Saint Anthony's golden church, the old town and the fort.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cape Saint Vincent, Estrada Cabo de Sao Vicente En 268, Sagres 8650-390 Portugal

In the south western point in Europe at Cape St. Vincent, known as "the End of the World" you will pass by the Fortaleza, home of Prince Henry's School of Navigation, and visit the strongest lighthouse in Europe, Baleeira.

Duration: 45 minutes