Location
The best places to live and stay, coworking spaces, cafes and beaches in Sagres
In the center of Sagres, you'll find a small main square called Praça da Républica. Lined with beautiful cobblestone streets, this area is home to the majority of restaurants, bars, and hotels. It's also within walking distance to a couple of Sagres' beaches: Baleeira and Poças. This is also where Outsite Sagres is located.
Situated just outside the town center is Praia do Tonel. With views of the fortress of Sagres, Cabo de São Vincente (the southernmost point in Europe), and beautiful cliffs against the sea, this part of town has arguably the most beautiful scenery in all of Sagres.
A bit off the beaten path is Praia do Beliche. Access to the beach is for the brave via steep wooden steps down. The views are undoubtedly worth the effort to get there, but just be aware if you're carrying things or have limited mobility.
Nestled between the center and the sea, is Santo António. Here you'll find Ponta Ruiva - Telheiro, stunning beaches easily accessible by car.
This charming Algarve village is a quiet neighborhood with narrow streets, white washed houses and great restaurants. Many town services (eg. health center, fire station, supermarkets) are located here.
The digital nomad scene is smaller here, but certainly growing. The Algarve Digital Nomads FB group is a great tool for connecting with other digital nomads in the area and learning about helpful resources here.
Currently, other than Outsite Sagres, there are no co-working spaces in Sagres. There is, however, another co-living space called CoWork Surf.
In Vila do Bispo, you'll find both Intermarché and Spar.
Also in Vila do Bispo, is Izzy's market, is a vegan/vegetarian breakfast and lunch spot that also sells fresh produce and vegan products.
While Sagres itself is on the smaller side, having access to a car is definitely preferable. Beyond Sagres itself, The Algarve has some amazing places to offer, and having the flexibility of a car will allow you to see much more of the area. With that said, taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are available, and there is a bus that runs through the Algarve and stops in Sagres.
For US citizens, no visa is required for stays under 90 days. For Europeans, Portugal is part of the The Schengen Area, making it extra simple for citizens from Schengen Area counties to travel to Portugal.
There is a direct bus from Lisbon to Sagres, and vice versa. The drive takes 3 hours 30 minutes on average.