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Rosa dos Ventos - Steinkreis
Sight / Landscape
The Rosa dos Ventos means wind rose in German. This is a 43 meter diameter stone circle located in Fortaleza de Sagres in the Algarve, Portugal. The stone circle is divided into 42 individual segments. It is not clear what the compass rose´s original purpose was, but many scientists assume that it served as a sundial.
18.02.2018: PoiBesuc 01/2018 | 3.. - € entry, which is absolutely worth it.. Absolutely go into the outside as a labyrinth-looking ´building´.. There, the sea water shoots up again and again through underground caves.. In the center of the ´labyrinth´ you do not get wet, but you hear the loud penetration of dea water into the caves and feel the strong current of the escaping air.. You do not have to describe it better.29.09.2016: PoiBesuc 09/2016 | An absolute must ... Garden
ADDRESS
8650 Sagres
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Things to see in the area
Parkplatz Sagres
Huge parking lot at the entrance to Fortaleza/Fort. [ click for more information ]
Restaurante Raposo
Restaurante Raposo is beautifully situated on the beach and has regional cuisine. [ click for more information ]
Wohnmobilparkplatz Sagres
Parking above Sagres beach. [ click for more information ]
Wohnmobilparkplatz Sagres
Hill in front of Sagres beach with a very nice sea view. [ click for more information ]
Restaurante O Telheiro Do Infante 3,5*
Restaurante O Telheiro Do Infante 3, 5* has a slightly more sophisticated cuisine. [ click for more information ]
Intermarche
2 covered supply / disposal boxes next to the Intermarche petrol station is usable January - December [ click for more information ]
Revolution Laundry
Launderette with self-service and 24h service [ click for more information ]
Camping Orbitur Sagres
Orbitur Camping Club is open 1 January - 31 December [ click for more information ]
Tagesparkplatz Sagres
Parking lot is good for swimming, surfing and hiking [ click for more information ]
Fortaleza de Belixe - kleineres Fort
Smaller fort, Fortaleza de Beliche, is romantically situated on the cliff and is a small and collapse-prone fortress. [ click for more information ]
Tagesparkplatz Cabo Sao Vicente
Parking at the lighthouse at Cabo de Sao Vicente. [ click for more information ]
imbiss
Last bratwurst before America. [ click for more information ]