Reserve yourself a room at the Pousada do Infante, in Sagres. After spending the night of your dreams on the cliff top, wake up to the view over the headland and the sea disappearing into the horizon.

Suggestion from the Tourism of Portugal

At Lagos, make your way through the city’s historic centre as you listen to the sound of amateur musicians and the various rhythms oozing out from the bars and allowing the party atmosphere to spill out into the street. Bring added excitement to your day with the bright and cheerful colours of the various crafted articles on display at the stalls in the street and then discover all the different shades of blue as you take a stroll along the front to observe the sea and watch the yachts sketching lines of foam into the mirror-like surface of the water.

At Lagos, the emphasis is definitely on the sea. For this reason, you should visit the small museum at the fortress, dedicated to the Portuguese Discoveries. Find out more about the great maritime adventure that gave “Worlds to the World” and about the historic role played in this great adventure by the city of Lagos itself. Dedicate a few minutes of your day to just taking in the scenery all around you, whether you’re sitting on the terrace of the fortress, with its magnificent view of the bay and the marina, or strolling amidst the rock formations of the headland of Ponta da Piedade with its breathtaking views over the sea.

Next you should move on to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve’s Moorish kingdom. Walking hand in hand with your loved one, you can join forces to conquer the beautiful red castle at the top of the hill. From its battlements, you can observe the majestic profile of Silves, which seems to rise up from the midst of an immense orange grove. The cathedral or perhaps the Arab cistern in the city’s Archaeological Museum are also both waiting for your visit.

Make your way even further inland and drive up into the hills of the Serra de Monchique. Let yourself become immersed in the different greens of this place, which is a very different proposition from the better known areas of the Algarve. As you stroll through the streets of the spa town of Caldas de Monchique, let yourself be taken back in time to the days of the 1920s and seek out the Fonte dos Amores, the famous “Lovers’ Fountain” inside the spa’s cool, fresh park. It’s now time to evoke some of the Moorish legends associated with these places and to complete this romantic day for two with a sweet declaration of love.

Where to stay:

Pousada do Infante, Sagres

Pousada de Sagres, Infante, is located in the fishing village of Sagres, Algarve. This hotel has a superb position on the cliff-top overlooking Sagres fort and the lighthouse of Cape St Vicent, the most south westerly corner of Europe.

This village has an important historical and maritime significance, from where, 500 years ago, Prince D. Henrique’s caravels left to look for new countries. The discovery of the cultural authenticity of the area and the possibility of walking on desert beaches, allow you to forget about the real world. From the fishing village comes the excellent fish and seafood that can be quietly savoured at the Pousada de Sagres hotel, a contrast to the more usual cosmopolitan bustle of the Algarve coast.

More info at www.pousadas.pt