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Deltag i en rigtig guidet tur med en venlig, lidenskabelig, professionel, kyndig guide, der vil guide dig gennem Algarves naturlige skønhed og interessante historie. Kryds i Algarve om bord på et luksuriøst, behageligt og hyggeligt køretøj. Mere end en tur, en oplevelse!
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Kør ved statuen med en forklaring om beskyttelsen af Lagos by.
Klipperne i Ponta da Piedade-udlandet er en af de fineste naturlige skønheder i Algarve. Denne dramatiske sandsten-kystlinje er dannet af havsøjler, skrøbelige bjergbuer og skjulte grotter, som alle er blevet mejslet ud af vilde vinterstorme. Neden kan kun beskrives som forbløffende.
Festningen blev bygget i det 16. århundrede for at beskytte kysten mod de hyppige angreb fra mauriske pirater. Det står på stedet for et tidligere middelalderkloster, der har huset de dødelige rester af São Vicente (St Vincent). Det er en militær konstruktion med en polygonal planløsning, med en indgangsport kronet af det kongelige skjold, og som engang havde en bro. Inde i fæstningen kan man se fyrtårnet i São Vicente, der blev bygget i 1904 og er stadig i drift i dag, også den fantastiske udsigt over klipperne og Atlanterhavet.
Normalt spiser vi frokost i Sagres. Det er hjemsted for det mest imponerende landskab i Algarve. Naturkraften er så stærk i dette sydvestlige spids af det kontinentale Europa, at besøgende snart vil forstå, hvorfor gamle nybyggere betragtede det som hellig, hvordan det lokkede portugisiske opdagelsesrejsende fra det 15. århundrede til at sejle ud i det ukendte og hvordan det har formået at bevare sin originale slående skønhed. Sagres historie er blevet afgrænset af dens geografiske placering og det fantastiske landskab i Sagres og Cape St. Vincent promontories. Landsendene faldt af disse 50 meter høje udlandet, der faldt dramatisk i havet, var en konstant kilde til mysterium og tiltrækning for regionens successive bosættere, som de forskellige spor af deres nærvær viser. Den mest indflydelsesrige figur i Sagres historie var Henry Navigator, som her fandt inspiration til at gå i gang med sine efterforskningsrejser, bringe berømmelse til regionen og føre til oprettelsen af byen Vila do Infante. Under hans vejledning blev området et knudepunkt for maritim aktivitet, efterhånden som kartografer, astronomer og søfarende samledes, karaveller blev bygget og udforskningen af Afrikas kyst begyndte.
Normalt har vi en dejlig gåtur ved marinaen, over floden tegne broen langs flodsiden og føler den kølige brise fra Atlanterhavet. Vi har ændringen til at købe nogle souvenirs ved floden eller den gamle bydel.
Lagos er en dynamisk og aktiv by, der med rette er stolt af sin fortid og besidder en meget rig og velbevaret patrimonium. Regionen Lagos har en lang historie, der forbinder den med havet. Dets oprindelige navn, Lacobriga, afspejler det faktum, at de første indbyggere i denne havn i ca. 2000 år f.Kr. var af keltisk oprindelse. Efter dem kom fønikere, grækere og karthagere, men det var romerne, der bragte vækst og velstand til byen. Morerne byggede mure omkring Lagos i det 10. århundrede. Det 15. århundrede var guldalderen for byen Lagos med dens øjeblikkelige involvering i opdagelsesperioden. På grund af havnens placering, direkte overfor Afrika, blev det det vigtigste udgangspunkt og ankomst for skibene, der år efter år sejlede i opdagelsen af dette kontinent.
Navigatoren Henry grundlagde skolen i Sagres, hvor navigatorerne kunne lære mere om sejlads. Han havde opdateret udarbejdede kort, gik for at få berømte kartografer, navigatører, geografer og flådebygere til at samle alle disse oplysninger med nyhederne bragt af de ankomne sejlere. Han sørgede for, at hver ekspedition lærte med de foregående og motiverede dem til at bruge navigationsinstrumenter, såsom havkompasset, astrolaben og kvadranten, der var med til at bestemme breddegrad.
Gå ind og værdsæt denne enkle kirke, der blev bygget i det 15. århundrede, med et rektangulært layout, enkelt skib og forhøjet hovedkapel, dåb og højkor. Højalteret er malet på en overraskende måde - med lysende farver og bibelske scener.
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Afhentningssteder og tider
Vi henter dig kl. 09.30, hvor du bor inden for det geografiske afhentningsområde, der er tildelt denne tur (mellem Faro og Lagos), send adressen og navnet på Hotel/Hostel/BNB. Medbring hat, solbriller, solcreme, behagelige sko og tøj.
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- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
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Pedro was very knowledgeable. We got to see all the sights and did not feel rushed. He took is to an amazing restaurant.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and courteous guide. Visited the locations as advertised and spent appropriate time at each. Transportation was very comfortable adding significantly to the experience.
My husband and I were thrilled with Pedro of VTours as our guide. His knowledge of Lagos, Sagres, and Cape St. Vincent was truly exceptional. From the dramatic beach rock formations in Lagos to Sagres then to wind swept Cape St. Vincent (“the end of the world”) were all breath taking. He made an excellent recommendations, including a lunch stop at a rooftop restaurant with sweeping ocean views and great food. Ending the day with a stop at a well known bakery in old town Lagos. A truly enjoyable day!!
Professional, Perfect Pedro, Pedro picked us up from our Villa in Carvoeiro in his large Mercedes people carrier. It was very well kept and sparkling inside. We had the pleasure of meeting Cynthia and Mark from Pensylvannia. Pedro took us on a day of pleasure. His knowledge of the area Sagres and Lagos was excellent. He is a very charming and intelligent young man with many talents ! Our stop off at Sagres was met with a mist that meant our view was like Scots mist- just like home ! The meal we had in Sagres was the ‘best’ my sisters prawns were deemed delicious! I loved Lagos and would like to return another time. The whole day was just first class. Pedro is totally perfect and I would seriously book should you be in the area. I wish Pedro every success for the future and wish him well. Kathryn, Pat, Mo and Anne. 😎
Pedro provided us with the most memorable and exciting day ever! He is knowledgeable, interesting and fun. He expertly guided us to the most wonderful and picturesque spots in the Algarve. His commentary throughout the day was as enchanting as the scenery. His recommendations were spot on all day long! I recommend Pedro very highly; we will tour with him again!
Pedro is a superb guide, knowledgable, considerate, engaging and thorough. We had a private tour for just two passengers, travelling in comfort and style in his beautiful BMW, visiting key sites along the extraordinary Algarve coastline west of our hotel in Villamoura and reaching ‘the end of the world’ - as far south west as one may travel in mainland Europe. We had a delicious lunch at Sagres, overlooking the harbour followed by a delightful guided tour of the old town area of Lagos - fascinating and lovely. Pedro provided multiple bottles of refreshingly cold water, took great photos and answered a million questions with expertise, wit and enthusiasm. Pedro’s love of the Algarve shines through every part of the tour - we could not have wished for a better guide. He kindly added a brief stop at a local supermarket, as we did not have our own car, and even recommended some great value local wines. An unforgettable experience!
Our tour guide Pedro was awesome! It was just my boyfriend and I on this tour. Pedro was really knowledgeable and showed us the best locations. The views were gorgeous and he knew all the best viewing spots at each stop. Conversations during the tour were great. I highly recommend him and this tour.
A great personable, knowledgeable guide Very engaging The day was great. Pedro really helped us appreciate and enjoy the area Highly recommend
I don’t even know where to begin when I tell you this was the most amazing two days with Pedro!! He picked us up in a impeccably clean vehicle, kept us hydrated with water the whole trip, and was extremely informative about every detail that involved each town we visited and made sure we didn’t miss anything! He is extremely polite and professional, and never misses a beat with his fantastic photography! We never felt rushed whatsoever, and he took so much time pointing out the coolest and beautiful parts of the coastal towns we visited ❤️ I would highly recommend Pedro if you’re looking for a fantastic experience with VIP treatment!!! We absolutely loved every minute with Pedro, and we were sad we didn’t have more time to spend him. He offers many different types of tours, and I promise you won’t be disappointed! We Love you Pedro!!!🥰
This is a trip you want to go on to see the coastal sites on the southeastern part of Algarve. Pedro, our guide is a wealth of knowledge about the areas including the history of the places we saw. It’s a pleasant and easy way of seeing amazing cliffs, beaches, Sagres, ‘the end of the world’ most southern point of Europe and Cabo da Roca, the most eastern point of Portugal where also saw surfers. We had authentic Portuguese dishes at a Micheline rated restaurant for lunch and walked around the town of Lagos, stopping at a local bakery and liquor store where we had a sip of cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup which is a staple in Portugal. We were never rushed and Pedro answered all our questions and made us feel like we were not tourists. The ride was comfortable in his clean new van. We highly recommend this tour and we’d do it again!
