Faro - 1st Circuit - The navigators route

Over 500 years ago the Portuguese caravels left Sagres in search of new worlds.

 

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Suggested Cities/Attractions:

• Sagres, the westernmost site on the windward side of the Algarve, from which, over 500 years ago, Prince Henry the Navigator launched the Portuguese caravels in search of new worlds, with an extremely rich historical and cultural heritage;
• Parque da Floresta Golf Club;
• Regional Algarve desserts – “doce fino” and “Dom Rodrigos”;
• Évora, museum city of Roman origin, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City. tejo, the most popular dishes are pork, cod and mutton.
• Lace embroidery (Azinhal)

Pousadas on the circuit: Sagres, Santa Clara-a-Velha, Ortiga, Beja