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Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Farol de Ponta da Piedade

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Portugal

Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Farol de Ponta da Piedade

Moderate

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(403)

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Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Farol de Ponta da Piedade

02:34

9.11km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.50 km

Viewpoints at Ponta da Piedade

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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.

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1.68 km

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

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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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1.73 km

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint

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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 …

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2.11 km

View of the Algarve Cliffs

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The view of the Algarve cliffs is breathtaking: steep, golden rock formations rise from the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Famous spots like Ponta da Piedade offer spectacular panoramas, …

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2.52 km

Ponta da Piedade — Cliffs and Rock Formations

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At Farol da Ponta da Piedade, you can climb down a steep stairway reminiscent of the old seafaring season. Once at the bottom, you will find a small jetty, from …

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2.58 km

View of Ponta da Piedade

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Wonderful scenery.
Here are some photos from the hike 😉 on August 1, 2025

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2.64 km

Ponta da Piedade Steps

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The steps at Ponta da Piedade are designed to provide visitors with safe and easy access to the beaches, caves, and rock formations. They make the area more accessible and …

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3.00 km

Ponta da Piedade Cliffs

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Ponta da Piedade is an impressive rocky coastline near Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It features high limestone cliffs, caves, and natural arches that can be explored on foot or …

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4.87 km

Praia de Dona Ana

Beach

9.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.57 km

1.49 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.82 km

2.23 km

355 m

217 m

129 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Farol de Ponta da Piedade

Viewpoints at Ponta da Piedade

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

Ponta da Piedade Viewpoint

View of the Algarve Cliffs

Ponta da Piedade — Cliffs and Rock Formations

View of Ponta da Piedade

Ponta da Piedade Steps

Ponta da Piedade Cliffs

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