Cabo de Santa Maria

#580 among destinations in Portugal

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Cape of St. Mary is the southernmost point of mainland Portugal, in the municipality of Faro. It is a point in the smooth curve of a long sandy beach in the Island of Barreta. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°57'0"N, 7°53'17"W

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Cabo de Santa Maria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio José Arcanjo, Cathedral of Faro, Praia da Armona-Ria, Capela dos Ossos.

5.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio José Arcanjo, Olhão
150 min walk • Estadio José Arcanjo is a multi-purpose stadium in Olhão, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Olhanense. The stadium is able to hold 11,622 people and was built in 1984.
5.1 miNW
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
130 min walk • The Cathedral of Faro is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga.
6.8 miNE
37°1'23"N • 7°48'22"W
Praia da Armona-Ria, Olhão
173 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities
5.5 miNW
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
140 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Above the entrance, there is the following inscription: Pára aqui a considerar que a este estado hás-de chegar which translates to Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.
5.5 miNW
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
140 min walk • Church
5.1 miNW
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
132 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.5 miNW
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
141 min walk • Estadio de São Luís is a multi-use stadium in Faro, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of S.C. Farense. The stadium is able to hold 12,000 people and opened in 1922.
4 miNE
Island with beaches and a lagoon
Culatra Island
103 min walk • One of the main attractions of Culatra Island is its beautiful, unspoiled beaches. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the sandy shores, go for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters, or simply relax and soak up the sun.
5.1 miNW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
130 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
7.2 miNE
Island
Armona Island
184 min walk • Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the charming village of Armona, where colorful fishing boats line the shores and traditional Portuguese houses create a postcard-worthy scene. The laid-back atmosphere and friendly locals make it easy to settle into the island's...
6.8 miNW
37°1'25"N • 7°58'13"W
Os Observadores
174 min walk • Monuments and statues