THE SIGHTS LIGHTHOUSE NO 2 (TOUR 3 FULL DAY)

THE LIGHTHOUSE 

The Lighthouse (Farol) is about 6 km from Sagres . It is easy to find from the Fortaleza roundabout head straight on out of town past the Artesenato shop on the right . With all the fresh air available in Sagres I always think its a shame to use a car if you don't have to . You can walk but it's not the most interesting walk available and I never like being able to see all the way I have to walk in the distance , it always looks further than it is.

That's a long way !

 There is a bus its leaves Sagres main street at 11.15 and 14.25 and returns at 12.00 and 15.03 Monday to Friday . Catching the bus there and walking back is an option but I think the best way to go is make a day of it and go by bike . For information on the buses there is a Tourist Office on the main street on the opposite side of the Dromadario Bar up towards the square . There are plenty of bike hire places in this area also . You need to pick a clear day preferably when the wind is not howling. Don't forget water and a sandwich if you don't want to use the cafe's and restaurants . A towel and swimming costume may be useful and definitely sun creme . So starting at the Forteleza roundabout head out of town past the Artesenato . On the left hand side of the road there is a cycle path I always use it but a lot of people don't seem to realize its for bikes. You don't get cars racing past you and you are facing oncoming traffic. The first place you come to is Beliche Beach so if you fancy a bit of sunbathing or a swim this is the place . Leaving Beliche there is a tight bend and you need to use the correct side of the road for a few hundred mtrs . Not too much further on is Forte Beliche which is worth a stop . You will have to look up any history but there is a path that leads down to the sea if you are feeling energetic .

Path 

Carrying on from Forte Beliche on the right is another Artesenato and Restaurant S. Vicente . If it is open wander into the restaurant for a look not to eat . I won't tell you why. Next stop is the lighthouse , spectacular views on a clear day . There is a museum and gift shop and other tourist attractions . It gets busy but no trouble parking on a bike . People come for the sunset but you probably need to leave before it goes dark . The sunset on Tonel Beach is better anyway . Thew that was along day!

Tonel