Praia Da Luz Algarve Portugal

Praia da Luz, a half-mile-long sandy beach, is located directly before Luz, approx 2 mls west of Lagos. The sheltered beach is well suited for children and is enclosed by a large, dark rock massif on the one side, and a small villa community on the other. Various water sports activities, for example diving, also attract visitors.

Measuring roughly ¾ ml by ½ ml, this is a typical Portuguese fishing village with steep, cobbled streets and a predominantly peaceful, low-key atmosphere, although the main access road can get quite busy.

Lagos Algarve Portugal

Lagos was an important harbour at the time of the Great Discoveries and it was from here that most of the African expeditions put to sea. Surrounding the old centre of this former capital of the Algarve (1576 to 1756) still stands an almost complete city wall. Apart from being a seaside resort and a fishing port, Lagos is also an important yachting centre organising international regattas.

  Lagos Algarve Portugal

Still a working town with a population of around 18,000 , the most attractive part is undoubtedly the old town with its narrow winding streets, churches and pedestrianised area, all of which ooze charm.