Tonel Beach - Sagres

Although less sheltered that Beliche (it is one of the best alternatives in days of wind north), this beach also is in cove bordered by Ponta de Sagres and Cabo de S. Vicente. From the sand you may seen the Ponta de Sagres, with its abrupt cliffs, and the Fortaleza de Sagres, a construction of the century. XVI, with a chapel of the century. XIV inside, where it is said to be the tomb of St. Vicente. Also can be seen the cable of S. Vicente and its lighthouse, the extreme opposite of the inlet. The pedestrian access to the beach is by a ramp up of large carved in warm colours, where you can observe limestone cliffs very marked, carved by seepage of water. The sand is extended to south, over which to assess the cropping up of limestone and vegetation that naseljujejo such as funcho-the-sea and the salt, plants resistant to "salsugem". Good conditions for the practice of Surf and Diving.

Notes: Since we are in full Reserve Biodiversity, is strictly prohibited the collection of plants, which is vital to the preservation of this area.

(Source: visitalgarve)

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