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Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint – Porto de Mós Beach loop from Lagos

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Portugal

Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint – Porto de Mós Beach loop from Lagos

Hard

5.0

(9)

330

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Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint – Porto de Mós Beach loop from Lagos

01:28

12.8km

220m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.75 km for 11 m

After 5.97 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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901 m

Staircase to Praia do Camilo

Highlight • Beach

You can exhaust yourself here on over 200 steps, or simply enjoy the incredibly beautiful view of Praia do Camilo, framed by spectacular rock formations, from above.
Be sure to arrive early during the holiday season!

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1.70 km

Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Lighthouse on the tip of Lagos

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1.86 km

Boardwalk to Alfanzina Lighthouse

Highlight • Trail

Very nice trail for a walk, a run or a short bike ride

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2.39 km

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponta da Piedade is a spectacular rocky coastline just south of Lagos, in the Algarve. It's known for its impressive limestone cliffs, natural arches, sea caves, and turquoise water. You can explore the area on foot via trails and steps, or from the water with a kayak or boat tour. It's one of the Algarve's most beautiful viewpoints, especially at sunrise or sunset.

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2.45 km

Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

Highlight • Trail

Certainly one of the most beautiful sections on the Fischerwanderweg. Here you can marvel at a wonderful rocky landscape with wonderful views.

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5.36 km

Porto de Mós Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great, relatively long, sandy beach with great views of the sea and the cliffs.

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8.37 km

Cliffs Between Luz and Lagos

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.1 km

Viewpoints at Ponta da Piedade

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Ponta da Piedade, just outside Lagos, you'll find several stunning viewing platforms on the cliffs. From there, you can gaze out over impressive rock formations, clear turquoise water, sea caves, and natural arches.

The platforms are accessible via wooden walkways and stairs and offer spectacular panoramas, especially at sunrise or sunset.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.58 km

2.07 km

1.93 km

1.55 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

3.43 km

3.14 km

1.27 km

236 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

34°C

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Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint – Porto de Mós Beach loop from Lagos

Staircase to Praia do Camilo

Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse

Boardwalk to Alfanzina Lighthouse

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint

Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

Porto de Mós Beach

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