Sagres and West Coast
Sagres is a small town situated near to the Cape of St Vincent, the most south westerly point of Europe.
Here you can eat the freshest fish and breath the purest air, probably in the whole Algarve, witness amazing sunsets and feel the impressive weight of Portuguese history.
Sagres most obvious legacy to present day is the Henry the Navigator Fortress located on the imposing headland of Ponta de Sagres.
The hulking walls of the fort only remain on one side with the impressive enterance arch the only access. Beyond the walls, things are moderately less impressive with a small restored chapeland the Rosa dos Ventos, a pebble wind compass measuring 43 metres across.
Although Sagres is on the Algarve it doesn't have the same over-developed holiday town feel of some of those towns further East. Situated within a few Kms of Europe's most south western point, Cape St. Vincent, the town has a rather windswept, remote feel about it.
It comprises of a lively, working harbour, a number of unpretentious bars and restaurants, small supermarkets and perhaps most importantly to many of its visitors fine beaches, popular with both sunbathers and surfers.
In fact the shape of the coast here means you can find a sheltered beach, and excellent surfing waves most of the year.
West Coast: Running from the Cape all the way up to Sines, the West Coast has some of the cleanest, wildest and most picturesque coastal landscape in Europe. The Atlantic creates a freshness in the air lacking in the Meditteranean and the people of the region are incredibly friendly and hospitable making this surfers paradise a great place to discover.
The nearest town is Vila do Bispo that acts as the administrative centre for the area and also houses a few good fish restaurants.
The history, location and surrounding features make Sagres and the West Coast well worth a visit.
Sagres and West Coast hotels and resorts
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"You need a car to get around... Amazing coast line to see."
The Memmo Baleeira Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Sagres, a short walk from Martinhal beach and city centre.
Beautiful sea and cliff views, modern chic design and impeccable service characterise the Memmo Baleeira Hotel is the perfect place to relax, recuperate and renew. The colour white dominates the interior of the hotel, combining with the blue of the vast Algarve sky, and the navy blue of the ocean. The huge, glass picture windows allow natural light to enter and provide wonderful view of sunrise or sunset.
The rooms of the hotel are fresh and white, with decorations in different shades of blue, lending a nautical feel. They all have Plasma TV and complimentary products, with views to either the sea or the lush garden.
The hotel has a restaurant, coffee shop and bar all with sea views and fresh, quality fare. There is an outdoor pool set against the backdrop of the ocean and an indoor pool with massaging water jets that forms part of the hotel spa facilities. Indulge in a thorough massage with semi-precious hot stones, or facial treatment with lava minerals, or relax in the sauna and Turkish bath facilities. Escape to tranquillity while you recline by the gorgeous pool and gaze upon unforgettable views of the Martinhal Bay Islands and the turquoise hues of the ocean.
Here the sunrise and sunset, which you can enjoy from the privacy of your own balcony, create magical moments you will treasure forever.
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