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Ponta da Piedade (Point of Mercy)

Just west of Lagos, Mother Nature has carefully sculptured one of her many wonders, the spectacular rock formation of the Ponta da Piedada . A limestone headland protrudes into the ocean and over the eons tides, waves, crushing winter storms and unabated sunshine have severely weathered the 20 meters high cliff.


All of that action has resulted in amazing grottos, huge blow holes, towering pillars, delicate arches and even secluded beaches.

The yellow-golden rocks contrast starkly with the turquoise colored sea.

 

To fully grasp the beauty of the place you have to see it from below and above. In the Lagos Marina several companies offer trips to the rocks in small open boats that navigate up-close around the rocks and into the caves.

 

From the parking lot near the lighthouse on top of the headland several trails crisscross the cliffs providing amazing panoramas. Stairs lead you down all the way to the ocean where you can hire a kayak or board a small boat.

 

We visited the beautiful Ponta da Piedade on a sunny day in May 2019.
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Ponta da Piedade seen from above
at the lower end of the Acantilados de Lagos daredevils can board an open boat
the cliffs are home to many species of birds including this resting Sea Gull
this is the Lagos Roman Bridge
a staircase to heaven with 182 steps
the Acantilados de Lagos docking station seen from above
Praio do Camilo can be reached by stairs
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we leave Lagos Marina for a boat tour to the Ponta da Piedade
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we pass secluded beaches
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with tranquil seas a kayak is ideal to explore the rocks up-close