Legislation
National Monument, Decree 136 of 23rd of June 1910; Special Protection Area, Decree no.550/86, J.A.R. no. 221 25th September 1986; Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, Regulatory Decree no. 33/95 of 11th December; Natura Network 2000, Southwest Coast Community Interest Site; Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC.
Educational Service
Visits with Commentary Fortress Tour Tour of the bailey (courtyard), walls and bastions providing an understanding of the geographical, historical and functional setting of the Fortress, and showing how the building developed. Duration: 1 hour Sagres, myth and reality Thematic visit from the mythical/mystical, magical/religious and symbolic points of view, drawing on local legends […]
Services
The Project for Upgrading and Developing Sagres Promontory is currently under way. This is an upgrading operation involving heritage and environmental aspects of this site, which aims to take advantage of its varied potential and transform it into a cultural landmark, and thereby make a significant contribution to expanding the range of cultural and […]
iBeacons
So that you can enjoy an interactive experience with the Fortress, an iBeacons system has been created which enables you to obtain additional information by downloading the “Promontório de Sagres” app (in both GoogleStore and Apple Store) relating to different places and items of heritage within the perimeter of Sagres Fortress so that your visit […]
How to get there
Follow the A22 – Via do Infante as far as Lagos, then leave the motorway at the exit Lagos/Vila do Bispo. Follow the EN 125 as far as Vila do Bispo and then the EN268 to Sagres. There is access in the monument for people with reduced mobility to the historical tour, the promontory […]
Prices
Free admission In Sundays and Public Holidays for all residents in the national territory. A donation ticket may still be purchased if you wish to make a donation of any value; * Children up to the age of 12; * Residents in the municipality; * Members of APOM/ICOM and ICOMOS; * Researchers, conservators, restorers, […]
Schedules
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 Public holidays on 1st January, 22nd January (municipal holiday), Easter Sunday, 1st May and 25th December.
