Lagos, Algarve • Portugal
Lagos, land of where they left off in the 15TH CENTURY discoveries. Lagos Algarve is a town known for its beaches and the quality of life it provides to its residents as well as those who visit. Situated less than 80 km from Faro, the capital district, Lagos is a historic town with great importance since since the days of the Romans. After a few centuries since the Age of Discovery back to take advantage of their geographic exclusivity. Lagos is leaving most of the caravels towards unknown lands.
Lagos / City
In the oldest part of Lagos There is a great diversity of supply, particularly apartments of one, two or three bedrooms. This is an area where the oldest houses mingle with other newer urban or recovered in full harmony. It is also at the center of Lagos where, as expected, there is greater commercial activity during the day and where the nightlife is livelier. The international award "Gold Quality Coast Award" was a deserved recognition of all that this magnificent historic city bathed by the ocean has to offer, and that goes far beyond the beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine. Within the municipality of Lagos There are different areas that will be important to first know.
Lagos is a city full of history to discover
Statue of Infante Dom Henrique, in Praça Infante Dom Henrique. In the background we can see the façade of the Church of Santa Maria.
Old city gate of medieval Lakes, called Door of São Gonçalo. Nowadays it is still one of the places of entrance to the old city. The other side of the door we find the traditional Portuguese Pavement stone streets, traditional architecture persisted over the centuries, the local trade. An interesting place to meet in a pleasant walk.
The statue of Saint Gonçalo de Lagos, blesses the fishermen, velejados and sailors visiting the city! The Holy safe with the right hand a cross of Christ as a sign of blessing.
Boat trips to the caves on Lagos beaches have several exit points. We can catch the taxi boats in Lagos marina, just outside the harbor, near the Fort, Ponta da Piedade and many more places in the city ...
The boat Lagos allow us to enjoy unique landscapes. Every day is different, the landscapes change constantly due to tides. The beaches are disappearing, and new caves arise when low tide ...
This photograph was taken in April of the top of the cliffs along the caves and Lagos beaches. In it we can see the rock formations cut by erosion, the transparent waters, bathers to swim to a beach accessible only by sea, sightseeing boats to make the tour at the waterfront buildings from Dona Ana beach. The urban cluster that we observe in the background right is the Village of Alvor.
City of Lagos within the walls
Visitors to the city of Lagos roam the city and discover the attractions of the most varied forms. Here we see a couple of tourists entering the old city through the tunnel situated at the entrance to the Governor's Castle!
Inside the castle walls can stroll through the manicured city and visit the traditional trade. Along the streets we found varied trade shops, restaurants, service office and private dwelling houses.
The joy of tourists is remarkable. Here we see a couple enjoying the cool of the shade while enjoying a beer.
Beaches in Lagos
The beaches of Lagos is one of the major tourist attractions. Find more than a dozen beaches, and Meia Praia one of the best known, mainly due to its length of over 4km and its location near the historic center.
- Meia-Praia
- beach Dona Ana,
Due to the advance of the sea in these areas, some beaches had the need of human intervention, as a form of protection to the possibility of collapse. The most famous beach, the praia Dona Ana was the example. This beach was held an intervention for construction of barriers with stone moles, and extension of the beach with sea sand landfill!
These beaches are known for their charm, offering services of surveillance during the bathing season. Some of the beaches are reduced accessibility, through stairs and dangerous cliffs amid jagged paths on the cliff.
- Beach Luz
- Beach Batata
- Praia do Pinhão
Lagos Marina
In Lagos there is a marina with mooring post 462 for boats up to 30 meters. Is a popular marina for sailors who seek to take advantage of the prevailing North winds ideal for sailing sports.
The City of Lagos is historically known for being the birthplace of the Portuguese Discoveries. The nautical tradition is preserved, and the Lagos Marina is a reflection of this behavior. It is also in the Marina of Lagos that boats can see replicas of Portuguese ships and other vessels used for sightseeing. One of the most popular promenades in Lagos are visits to the caves and beaches that only have access through March The coastline on the west coast of the Algarve is one of layered rock cliffs into the sea, creating an environment of extreme beauty, which is worth visiting.
View of the city of Lagos since the old bridge of Lagos, on the river Bensafrim. The river Bensafrim divides the old city of Lagos to the West with the Lagos new town to the East, where lies the sports marina, fishing dock and the Palmares golf.
Golf in Lagos
Another of the main attractions in Lagos is the practice of golf. Attracting both amateurs and professionals, Lagos makes available to lovers of this practice two fields of superior golf, available year round. They are the Palmares and Boavista Golf Golf.
Cultural Events in Lagos
Lagos, which city that exudes culture and animation gives life to many cultural events, including festivals, fairs and other celebrations.
With respect to the festivities, you can highlight the Day of the City celebrated every year on 27 October, with the aim of promoting the identity of the people of Lagos. The Jazz Festival, lasting five days, held in August and is a great attraction for tourists staying in Lagos during this period.
But the biggest cultural festival in Lagos is undoubtedly the Festival of Discovery, held annually in May. As the name implies, this festival aims to disseminate and rebuild the entire environment of the sixteenth century Age of Discovery, involving the whole community, from the youngest to the oldest. For this plan to be a number of activities that pass through theaters, street entertainment, historical parades, contests, tournaments, horse, and more.
But the biggest cultural festival in Lagos is undoubtedly the Festival of Discovery, held annually in May. As the name implies, this festival aims to disseminate and rebuild the entire environment of the sixteenth century Age of Discovery, involving the whole community, from the youngest to the oldest. For this plan to be a number of activities that pass through theaters, street entertainment, historical parades, contests, tournaments, horse, and more.
Music lovers, beyond the jazz festival, also have the opportunity to attend the Contest Amateur Fado Lagos, when new talents are discovered.
Culinary em Lagos
Lagos is a fishing village and as such the cuisine reflects this. The fish is part of the usual menu of restaurants and taverns, as well as seafood that is cooked in various ways, appealing to different tastes and palates.
The sweet tooth also have good reason to elect the city of Lagos, known for its fine desserts. The sweet almond and figs are available almost everywhere in the city, and Don Rodrigo are the most wanted.
Why live in Lagos?
For all the reasons already mentioned, Lagos is one of the Algarve's cities increasingly sought after by investors and by those who want quality of life. With a pleasant nightlife, an enviable historical and cultural wealth, Lagos knows how to take advantage of its unique characteristics. A growing number of those who are lost in love by D'Costa d'Ouro, the name given to the coast due to its golden rocks, and decide to dock at the famous Marina de Lagos, and decide to stay there ...
Know better place to live or invest in Lagos.
For the entire coast of Lagos there are true wonders of nature, beaches of fine golden sand, hidden nooks where you can enjoy the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, extensive beaches that invite long walks, cliffs and rock formations that emerge from the sea floor ... In Lagos as in any destination, there are areas with more population density, other more modest and quiet, some near the beach, other more distant but with great views, well ... a large number of factors that may be decisive when of their choice. We know very well by all the surrounding area, we want to help you in this discovery.
The city of Lagos, located in the western part of the Algarve, has tourism as its main economic activity, and it was precisely as a tourist destination with reference to the level of environmental quality, cultural heritage and local identity that was recently awarded.
Porto de Mós, Lagos West
Porto de Mós is a privileged area, where a large part of lots and homes for sale have magnificent sea views and direct beach access. The proximity to the city center and the beach is a huge asset in this location. The beach has a long sandy beach that allows you to enjoy some privacy and special access for people with reduced mobility. During the summer season there are beach facilities and surveillance. Located within walking distance of town and the golf course BoavistaThe properties located here have no sea view and therefore are cheaper average.
Porto de Mós in Lagos. Porto de Mós Lagos area is located west of the Centre. In this picture we can see the houses located on the west-facing slope, the beach of Porto de Mós and the cliff that extends to the Ponta da Piedade.
Porto de Mós is situated around a natural water line. Building on the slopes of the Valley creates an architecture in amphitheatre, with houses and apartments with sea view.
Albardeira / Calico (Meia Praia)
Boavista Golf / Caliças (Meia Praia) Consists of an area homes for sale and lots for building with magnificent views over the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. This is an area with high demand for living near the Meia PraiaA beach of fine golden sand which stretches along the bay for more than four miles long and connects Lagos the Ria de Alvor. The beach provides surveillance throughout the bathing season.
The Meia Praia Beach has a length of 5 kilometers, from the pier of the port entrance to the Jetty of the ria of Alvor
It is a beach with a large expanse of sand. The Meia Praia in Lagos is suitable for windsurfing and sailing. It's a beach with predominant land-sea wind!
Boavista
Boavista is an area of Lagos where there is a field of 18-hole golf course, opened in 2002, has around him various types of properties for sale, apartments, townhouses and detached villas with some fantastic views of the golf course. We have excellent opportunities in the portfolio of business.
Reserva da Luz
Reserva da Luz is a subdivision by the sea, with several pre-defined projects, where you can choose the type of home that suits you. The house will be delivered built and delivered ready to move. If you do not want to wait for the building there are some chances of purchasing a ready house. This is a quiet area with great views of the sea.
Monte Funchal
Monte Funchal is located about 2 kms from the sea on a hillside offering magnificent views of the ocean. Here you will find lots of land to build and properties already built with very large areas. In our portfolio are some of the best options these true dream homes.
Navy Lagos - Awarded the 5 Âncoras de Ouro and the 5-star Blue StarIs recognized by the comfort and security it offers on its premises. Around the marina were built several apartment blocks, mostly with types T1, T2 and T3 with garages. The location and solar orientation can make all the difference. We have a portfolio some of the best options at the best price, contact us for helping you choose the best option.
Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz is a former fishing village that gave rise to a highly sought after village, both locations to establish their business and leisure travelers. The beach is wide and is divided into two parts: the area of ??fine white sand and the rocky area, characterized by a cliff which involves virtually the entire beach. In Praia da Luz will find a small resident and some of the best doctors, supermarkets and community services in the region.
