Situated in the south west of the Algarve, this wild and wind swept promontory has beautiful sandy beaches and is a popular diving spot.

This area is of historical importance due to the 15th Century School of Navigation established here by Henry the Navigator.

This quickly became a centre of excellence attracting the best mariners in the country and enabled the Portuguese discoveries of the Atlantic Islands, Brazil and the route around South Africa to the far East.

The ruined Fortaleza in Sagres contained the school and Henry the Navigator's house.

It has an enormous wind rose - a stone compass set in the ground. With a diameter of 43 metres it was used for training young seamens navigation skills.

The bay in front of the Pousada often has ships at anchor, waiting for favourable winds and tides to round the corner into the Atlantic and make the journey to Northern Europe.

North of Sagres is the beautiful 17th Century church of Vila do Bispo, its interior completely covered in gilding or azulejos (tiles).

Six kilometres from Sagres is the most south western point in Europe, Cabo Sao Vicente.

This dramatic headland is a haven for bird life especially during the migration period.

Stand on the end of the world and watch the sun sink into the rushing Atlantic waves.

The superb Pousada de Sagres has built up an excellent reputation for its seafood cuisine using local produce, and dining in its restaurant is an experience not to be missed.

The accommodation at the Pousada comprises 51 bedrooms and 1 suite, all with private bathroom, telephone, television and minibar.

Facilities include air conditioning, lift, restaurant, bar, terrace, heliport, swimming pool, tennis court, facilities for disabled persons and parking.

This Pousada also has conference facilities.

A swim in the sea water swimming pool, or taking coffee on the terrace will make you forget the usual hustle and bustle of other Algarve resorts.

Other activities available in the area include golf, horse riding, diving, water sports, hand gliding, mountain biking, country walks, fishing, deep sea fishing, cruises, four wheel driving and water parks.

The Ria Formosa Natural Park near Tavira is also well worth a visit.

The Algarve is of course also very famous, around the world, for its superb golf couses which can be seen at Algarve Golf courses.

The international airport at Faro is approximately 115 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.