Lagos on Portugal's Algarve Travel Guide

Placed on the south west shoreline of Portugal, Lagos is among the oldest towns in the Algarve. Just ten miles from Portimao and fifty miles from Faro, the town is a historic seaport, thriving attractive beach and market town resort. The community itself is a fishing harbour set within a fabulous bay and in the middle of crumbling walls. Vacation packages to Lagos give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the real Portugal in a vibrant environment in addition to sophistication and charm. The old pedestrianised old town is a maze of narrow cobbled avenues with whitewashed homes, beautiful architecture, attractive squares, historical and cultural attractions like museums and churches.

Lagos has a broad range of beaches ranging from little secluded cove to the great expanses of the amazing Meia Praia. The primary Meia Praia beach, on the east of Lagos, is a wonderful stretch of sand as well as shingle which can be reached by bus or ferry. There are many beaches acquired on the promontory to the south of the town. This coast provides a mix of small coves, caves, grottos and strange rock formations. Guests must try the beautiful cove at Praia do Pinhao and the picturesque Praia de Dona Ana. If you're searching for seclusion then head to Praia da Dona Ana because of its many little grottos and coves. Holidays to  Lagos  providing a range of water sports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, jet-skiing and scuba diving at both Meia Praia in addition to the Porto de Mos. Meia Praia is a busy 2 mile stretch of sandy seaside, the longest in the Algarve.

Exploring the place surrounding Lagos is a requirement on your travel deals to Portugal, including visits to the interesting villages in the low hills on to the north of Lagos. One can find plenty of various other excursions to consider, including trips on to the Monchique Mountains, Cape St Vincent, Barao de Sao Joao National Park, Silves Castle as well as the interesting town of Loule. Explore the Algarve coastline on a champagne cruise or perhaps dolphin safari with numerous excursions on offer from the harbour area.

There's plenty available for kids in Lagos including Lagos Zoological Park and also the Lagos Slide and Splash which is among the Algarve's very best water parks with one thing to hold every age entertained.

Away from the beach there are a couple of excellent golf courses which offer impressive sea views.

Holidays in Lagos wouldn't be complete without a space of shopping. The community has a widely used monthly market, chic boutiques and a good deal of chances to purchase facial lace, copperware and jewellery.

You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out inside Lagos. A very good selection of restaurants serve traditional and International cuisine and some delicious seafood and fish dishes on outdoor terraces where you take in the amazing views across the Atlantic Ocean. Many restaurants and bars can be found in the large marina.

Lagos offers some exciting nightlife which includes some excellent nightclubs and a great range of cocktail bars. Mix these with the many trendy bars, late night jazz bars as well as pavement cafes and you have something to suit people.

With a flight time of only three hours from the UK as well as over 3000 hours of sunshine a year, Lagos is the perfect option for a seaside holiday in Portugal. During July and August temperatures achieve around 30C, with cold weather heat still hovering around 17C. The summer season from May to October sees heat never dipping below 20C with 12 hours of sunshine 1 day from June right through to August. Holidays to Lagos are common with Brits looking for some warmth and sunshine during the cold months of winter. Spring sees temperatures around the 20C mark with ten hours of sunshine 1 day and winter months discover temperatures around 17C with 6 hours of sunshine one day and little rainfall.
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