Ponta da Piedade
The Ponta da Piedade ( Portuguese tip of mercy ) is the tip of a steep headland ( cape ) that protrudes into the Atlantic , a 20 meter high rocky cliff landscape with hidden beaches and bays, two kilometers south / southwest of Lagos (Portugal) on the outskirts of Lagos in the Algarve . From there you can see Sagres in the west , and in the east you can see the entire bay of Lagos with the Meia Praia beach . It can be seen on foot from above or from the sea. From Lagos you can start about one hour boat tours to the rock walls, for example with a fishing boat. Some of the rock domes have the shape of animals named by the locals. You can take the boats between the rocks. There is also a slow train between the harbor and the viewpoint.
The Ponta da Piedade is one of the most beautiful sights in Portugal and the most beautiful rock formation in the Algarve. Above the rocks there is a lighthouse with a parking lot, you can look down on the caves and grottoes on the rock walls. The lighthouse is a destination that many hikers go to on the Algarve coast. Small paths lead past small caves and grottos, but in most cases it is too dangerous to enter. There is a sandy beach down at Ponta da Piedade.
A landscape of grottos with rock formations, tunnels, gates and boulders protruding into the sea formed on this stretch of coast. Since 2004 it has been possible to descend to these rocks via a steep staircase with almost 200 steps near the lighthouse. The Ponta da Piedade consists of red and yellow rock. The sea water flows through the caves and grottoes that have been washed out by the sea for thousands of years. The fishing boats for the sightseeing tours start in Lagos from the promenade on the shore. You can also start a tour directly at the Ponta da Piedade. A hiking trail leads from the lighthouse to the western beaches of Canavial and Praia do Porto de Mós , a larger sandy bay. Next to Praia do Porto de Mós (not to be confused with the place of the same name) is Praia do Canavial in the west of the cape. Praia do Camilo is halfway to Ponta da Piedade . The stretch of coast from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade is divided into several small bays. It is an advantage to go on a cave tour at low tide, otherwise only part of the caves can be visited.
Ponta da Piedade in the Algarve
Ponta da Piedade in the Algarve
Ponta da Piedade from above
Ponta da Piedade, you can see some motor boats for the grotto tours
Ponta da Piedade on a grotto tour
Ponta da Piedade 1975
Individual evidence
- ^ Portugal, Algarve 2002 - Ponta Piedade
- ↑ a b c Online travel guide Algarve, Lagos, Ponta da Piedade
- ↑ a b c Lagos, Ponta da Piedade and Luz in Portugal
- ↑ a b c d e f g Algarve Live - PONTA DA PIEDADE - Bizarre rock formations near Lagos ( Memento of the original from November 11, 2005 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c d e Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve ( Memento of the original from May 17, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Holiday reports and holiday photos - Portugal, Algarve - Lagos, boat tour to Ponta da Piedade (rock faces)
- ↑ a b Beach on the Ponta da Piedade ( Memento of the original from January 27, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Ponta da Piedade
- ↑ a b Ponta da Piedade - the most beautiful rock formation in the Algarve
- ↑ AlgarveGuide - An online travel guide for the Algarve ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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Coordinates: 37 ° 4 ′ 46 " N , 8 ° 40 ′ 5" W.