Ponta da Piedade
Lagos, Portugal
Golden cliffs, arches and grottoes at the tip of Lagos. Stairs lead down to the water.
The Ponta da Piedade is a headland about 2.5 kilometres south of Lagos on Portugal's Algarve. Lonely Planet describes contorted, multicoloured sandstone cliffs and towers above turquoise water. A lighthouse stands on the headland.
In spring the surroundings blaze with wild orchids, and hundreds of egrets nest there. On a clear day you can see east to Carvoeiro and west to Sagres. According to the guidebook, you can only reach the headland by car or on foot.
We have no verified information on parking, steps down to the water or boat tours; ask locally beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Lagos, Portugal
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 37.0808, -8.6694
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
© Kolforn (Kolforn) I'd appreciate if you could mail me (Kolforn@gmail.com) if you want to use this picture out of the Wi… · CC BY-SA 4.0Algar de Benagil
© Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0Praia da Marinha
© Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0Silves Castle
© Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0Fóia
Campsites nearby
- Parque de Campismo da TrindadeCampsite1 km from Ponta da PiedadeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping TuriscampoCampsite6 km from Ponta da PiedadeTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Parque de Campismo Dourada AlvorCampsite9 km from Ponta da PiedadeTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- State Of BeingCampsite12 km from Ponta da PiedadeTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Salema Eco CampCampsite14 km from Ponta da PiedadeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Figueira Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover16 km from Ponta da Piedade · 41 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ponta da Piedade?
Ponta da Piedade is in Lagos, Portugal, at GPS 37.0808, -8.6694. It is about 24 km from Carrapateira.
Can you camp near Ponta da Piedade?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque de Campismo da Trindade, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ponta da Piedade?
Ponta da Piedade is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lisbon to the Algarve along the Atlantic.
What is there to see near Ponta da Piedade?
Places worth a stop nearby: Algar de Benagil (22 km), Praia da Marinha (23 km), Silves Castle (24 km) and Fóia (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Ponta da Piedade?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)