The Roman Temple of Évora was built in the 1st century AD in the main square of the Roman town. Its granite base and Corinthian columns with marble capitals still stand. It was later used as a fortress and a slaughterhouse, which helped it survive. The historic centre of Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Benagil Cave is a sea cave on the Algarve coast near Lagoa. Its dome-shaped chamber has a round hole in the roof that lets sunlight fall onto a small sandy beach inside. It can only be reached from the sea, by boat tours, kayak or paddle board. It is one of the most photographed places in Portugal.

Praia da Marinha is a beach near Lagoa in the Algarve, set below golden limestone cliffs with arches and sea stacks. Its clear water is good for snorkelling. A cliff-top trail, the Seven Hanging Valleys trail, links it with the Benagil Cave. It is often named among the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Ponta da Piedade is a headland near Lagos in the Algarve, famous for its golden sandstone cliffs, sea stacks, arches and grottoes. A stairway leads down to the water, where boats and kayaks explore the caves. A lighthouse stands on top of the cliffs. It is one of the most beautiful sections of the Algarve coast.

Cape St. Vincent is the southwestern tip of mainland Portugal, near Sagres. Cliffs about 75 metres high drop into the Atlantic. In ancient times it was thought to be the end of the world. A lighthouse stands on the cape, one of the most powerful in Europe. Crowds gather to watch the sunset over the ocean.