Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

SAGRES : Overview

OVERVIEW

Sagres, a small town located on the southwest tip of Portugal, offers the traveler a chance to experience a quaint beachfront village and more fresh seafood dining than one could believe. There is an accessible resort hotel located on the bluffs overlooking the ocean. However, many of the historical attractions nearby can be difficult to navigate via scooter or wheelchair due to the steep, bumpy terrain and lack of curb cuts.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Portugal is the Euro.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

SAGRES : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

Sagres does not have an airport. If you want to fly into southern Portugal to visit Sagres, the Faro Airport is nearest.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Due to Sagres’s remote location, the physically challenged traveler is probably best served by securing transportation in Faro ahead of a visit to Sagres. We used Wheeling Around the Algarve to reserve a wheelchair accessible vehicle to travel to Sagres. The vehicle we received was a “Kangoo,” and was much smaller than a typical wheelchair minivan, which was what we expected. It is equipped to only handle one wheelchair and two companions, with limited luggage space. While it worked out for us, make sure you know what vehicle you are getting so you are certain you can manage.

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SAGRES : Accommodations

HOTELS

While in Sagres, we stayed at the Pousda de Portugal, Infante.  This beautiful, modern resort is completely accessible for the physically challenged traveler. The hotel has accessible rooms, and an elevator. The swimming pool does not have a lift, and there are steps out the back door leading to the pool area. However, there are alternate paths to access the pool area of the hotel.

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SAGRES : Entertainment

ACTIVITIES

The Sagres Fort and the Lighthouse of Cape St Vicente are two attractions in Sagres. While we didn’t visit the lighthouse, the Sagres Fort is accessible, although very bumpy and uneven. Because the floor of the fort was built of stone, it can be quite a bumpy ride in a scooter or wheelchair.

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RESTAURANTS

We ate at quite a few restaurants in Sagres. While not all are accessible, the wait staff was very accommodating and creative with seating. At one location, there were steps preventing access for my wheelchair. The management brought a table out to the patio area and set up a romantic dinner for four.

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SAGRES : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Algarve Mobility Rental Hire Service: Rents a variety of medical supplies, including wheelchairs, scooters, hoists, and shower related items.

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SAGRES : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

Because Sagres is located in a remote area, make sure research medical facilities if you think you might need medical assistance. Also, Sagres can get extremely hot during the summer. Be sure to pack plenty of water and a spray bottle if you are sensitive to heat.