The ancient port city of Lagos is considered a popular resort and the custodian of the rich history of Southern Portugal: you can still see luxury caravels and traces of the Roman empire there. According to local legend, the endless mysterious mazes of the governor's castle are full of spirits and ghosts; the main shrine of the city, the Church of Santo Antonio, is decorated with pure gold and is guarded by the formidable Fort of Ponta da Bandeira near the old Customshouse of Lagos, one of the first slave markets in Europe. But the main treasure of the fertile southern lands, which attracts travelers to Lagos, is the white sand beaches and picturesque seascapes. Hundreds of surfers from all over the world have long been mesmerized by the salt breeze, and lovers of diving, fishing, and spearfishing – by underwater caves and grottos. So the city is full of artificial wonders, but the surroundings also have something to surprise tourists with. There are many natural attractions, including the crown jewel of this land, the cape of Ponta da Piedade ("point of mercy").

The rocky coastline with grottos, arches, and caves in all shades of yellow and brown is equally impressive, both from the deck of a tourist boat passing through the rocks and from the height of a stone cliff. More than 20 meters above sea level and more than 1,000 years old, the cape is called the "Divine Corner of Portugal." It offers a truly breathtaking view of the vast Atlantic Ocean and luxurious sailing boats under the multi-colored flags of all the world's countries.

The attraction of the cape itself is the old lighthouse. Some historians claim that it witnessed the time when huge Portuguese galleys brought hundreds of slaves to Lagos. From there, you can get to the coastline and the warm waves of the ocean caressing the sharp rocks by an ancient stone staircase. It seems that time has stopped here, and you can breathe the same air that bellied the caravel sails in the Age of Discovery.