Sagres, Portugal
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Sagres

Location:

37°01' N, 8°55' W;   the Port of Baleeira

Anchorages:

As far inside the breakwater as possible;  the water is deep to 100 yards off shore;  southern swells cause considerable roll

Marinas:

None

Cruiser Amenities:

None

Transportation:

Scanty bus service;  check with tourist office

Attractions:

bulletSightseeing in Cape Vincent
bulletSightseeing in Sagres Fort, home of Prince Henry's School of Navigation

Misc Information:

All information valid in September, 2003

Cape Vincent Lighthouse

 

Chris reviews the ship's papers with customs

 

View from Cape Vincent to Fortress

 

Cliffs of Cape Vincent

 

Compass Points at Prince Henry's School of Navigation

 

Fortress and Museum at Prince Henry's School

 

View from Cape Vincent Lighthouse to Prince Henry's School of Navigation

 

Portuguese "eyes" are upon you

 

Cliffs of Cape Vincent

This is not a "staged" photo op:  They really fish over the cliffs.

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