Trip to discover Sagres

Trip to discover Sagres - Full

Do you want to discover Sagres village, its long history and its natural surroundings?Did you know that Sagres means sacred?Did you know that the name Sagres was invented by the ancient Greeks?

After a Roman and Arab occupation, it was here, in Sagres, where the famous Infante D. Henrique built his village, sheltered in the walls of a fortress, organizing the first trips of the Portuguese Discoveries abroad.

But Sagres has a much older history! In this field-trip we will read the geological landscapes, discover fossils on the beach, observe Nature and meet the people of this land, that is made of sea.

  • Type(s): Field trip
  • Theme(s): Archeology, History and Geology
  • Duration: 180 minutes
  • Target Audience: All audiences
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Recommendations:

    Closed shoes, good for walking, hat, water and sunscreen.

  • Registration: Activity with online registration
  • Nr of participants: Mín. 1 Max. 15 (minimum age 8 years old)
  • Partner:
  • Schedule: Sunday 3rd of October 2021 from 09:00 am until 12:00 pm
  • Meeting point:
    Sagres Tourism Office

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