The Algarve in the Portuguese Discoveries

This film documents the importance of the Algarve during the maritime discoveries. With its strategic location, it was one of the regions of Portugal that most influenced the Portuguese Discoveries. Its coastal towns, such as Lagos and Sagres, were important ports of departure for the maritime expeditions that led the Portuguese to explore new lands and establish trade routes around the world. In addition, it was in this region that Prince Henry the Navigator, the driving force behind the Age of Discovery, was born and raised, and where the famous Sagres School was established. It was here that many of the ships and caravels were built, including the iconic Caravela Boa Esperança, which was used by Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India.