Ponta da Piedade
About
Walk a boardwalk and staircases above the sea stacks, looking down into turquoise coves. For a different angle, take a kayak or small boat beneath the cliffs.
Why visit
- A stunning coastal panorama
- Great sunset location
- Easy to reach from Lagos
Good to know
- Bring water and a hat: little shade
- Boat and kayak trips depend on the sea
- Popular at sunset, so arrive early
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Ponta da Piedade with Benagil Cave by Boat, Seven Hanging Valleys Trail and Praia da Marinha for a full day around Lagos.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Lagos Old Town Guesthouse (Lagos), about 2.2 km away. Sample listing.
- Marinha Cliffs Resort (Lagoa), about 23 km away. Sample listing.
- Sagres Wind & Wave Lodge (Sagres), about 25 km away. Sample listing.