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Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Santa Maria

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Portugal

Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Santa Maria

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Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Santa Maria

03:37

13.0km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

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Certainly one of the most beautiful sections on the Fischerwanderweg. Here you can marvel at a wonderful rocky landscape with wonderful views.

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2.40 km

Ponta da Piedade Steps

Highlight • Natural Monument

The steps at Ponta da Piedade are designed to provide visitors with safe and easy access to the beaches, caves, and rock formations. They make the area more accessible and allow visitors to enjoy the stunning views without having to climb dangerous rocks.

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2.73 km

Ponta da Piedade Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

Ponta da Piedade is an impressive rocky coastline near Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It features high limestone cliffs, caves, and natural arches that can be explored on foot or by boat. The area is known for its spectacular views, especially at sunrise or sunset.

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3.28 km

Viewpoint

4.45 km

Dona Ana Beach

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Wonderful beach and in November we had one almost to ourselves. There is also a parking lot at the top right on the beach. But you can also hike along the coast. There are many other beautiful beaches nearby.

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5.00 km

Pinhão Beach

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The marked spot is not on the beach, but up on the edge of the cliff. There used to be a staircase here that led down to the beach. However, like parts of the coast to the north and another stone staircase, this has since collapsed, so there is no longer a footpath along the top of the cliff from the town. The footpath mentioned below, over 300 metres from Praia Dona Ana to the south, no longer exists, or rather there is only a path that should no longer be used.
Instead, there is now a new elevated wooden path through the hilly landscape above the rocky coast and a new wooden staircase down to the beach at this point. Unfortunately, photos of this can only be found far back!

It is also possible (depending on the water level!) to get from the town (i.e. from the north) along the various beaches (Praia da Batata, Praia dos estudantes), through rock tunnels or around rocks (perhaps with a bit of wading through the water) down on the coast to Praia do Pinhão beach.

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6.12 km

Church of Santa Maria, Lagos

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The church stands almost on the harbor promenade.

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6.75 km

Lagos Old Town and Waterfront

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...Lagos is a city worth seeing with good infrastructure, nice restaurants and a beautiful sandy beach! It is the ideal starting point for day trips along the coast! 🥾 There is a very good bus and train connection!

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7.11 km

Historic Center of Lagos

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Fortunately, the center of Lagos is traffic-calmed, so that nothing stands in the way of a tranquil city stroll.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

3.57 km

2.63 km

1.99 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.69 km

2.52 km

656 m

643 m

444 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

21°C

13°C

15 %

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Ponta da Piedade Steps – Ponta da Piedade Cliffs loop from Santa Maria

Fishermen's Trail Coastal Cliffs (Rota Vicentina, Algarve)

Ponta da Piedade Steps

Ponta da Piedade Cliffs

Dona Ana Beach

Pinhão Beach

Church of Santa Maria, Lagos

Lagos Old Town and Waterfront

Historic Center of Lagos

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