Sagres was a day-trip from Lagos. Sages sits on a rugged coast with a working harbour (fish boats). There's a large fortress at the point, which was interesting to visit. This included a walk along the cliffs and there were two spots about 100m from the edge that we we could observe the grottos below. It was awesome to see how erosion from waves, wind and rain, over thousands of years, created underwater caves. There were more young people in town, with the beach being a big attraction for the surfers.
Albufeira is a big attraction for tourists and is very lively at night with live music at a few nearby restaurants and bars. And there are so many restaurants/bars we wondered how they make a profit. We asked one restaurant worker and he indicated that they are so busy in July and August, and it is a struggle attracting customers at other times of the year. There are many breakfast and lunch specials, and Happy Hour has made its way to Europe. It's great for visitors at this time of year! The beaches are less crowded and the ocean water is still swimmable. The old town of Albufeira is surrounded by many resort developments and many of these people come to the old town to enjoy the beaches and many of the restaurants/bars. Just to note the strong British presence, with many restaurants serving traditional British dishes, and lots of beer and Guinness being consumed.
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