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| Residents | 31.049 (2011) | |
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Lagos is a city on the coast of the Barlavento on the south coast of the Algarve. It is dominated by up to 50 m high cliffs made of limestone and sandstone. Typical for this "rock algarve" are strong surfs and strong winds coming from the Atlantic from the west. The city lies at the mouth of the Ribeira de Bensafrim, it has a beautiful old town with narrow streets, many pubs and restaurants.
background
The settlement history of the region around Lagos goes back to the Neolithic. Evidence for this can be found in the numerous menhirs, such as the 1 Menir da Cabeça do Rochedo.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the port of Lagos was the starting point for numerous expeditions. A slave market developed in the city. The slaves were from the Nigerian city Lagos transported to Portugal.
During the earthquake in 1755, the city was devastated by a huge tidal wave.
Today the small town of Lagos is a district town, the district of Lagos still includes the smaller towns Bensafrim, Luz and Odiaxers.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Faro, approx. 85 km from Lagos. From Faro you can either come by car via the motorway IP 22 or via the national road N 125 to Lagos. The travel time via the IP 22 is approx. 1 hour.
By train
The station 1 Estação Ferroviária Lagos can be easily reached by train from Faro. The journey time is approx. 2 hours. If you are arriving by plane, you must first take the bus to the city (train station).
By bus
Lagos can be easily reached from Faro by intercity bus. The travel time from Faro takes about 3 hours. When arriving by plane, the first step is to drive into the city to the bus terminal 2 Terminal Rodoviário de Lagos required.
In the street
Lagos is on the newly built Algarve motorway. There is a large car park near the train station behind the marina, which can be used free of charge. There are also free parking spaces outside the city walls, e.g. on Rua Infante de Sagres.
mobility
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The old town can be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The old town and the small beaches around Lagos are worth seeing. In any case, you should take a look at the cliffs, either on foot from the cliff path or from the boat. Boat tours are offered in abundance in the port, prices are almost all the same, it can still be worthwhile to compare. Caution: The grotto tours offered at the port are overpriced. If you go to the lighthouse 2 Farol da Ponta da Piedade
west of the city and then go down about 200 steps on the cliffs, you come to a small pier where fishermen wait for passengers. For € 20 per person you can take a 30-minute trip to the cave 3 Ponta da Piedade. The old fortress at the port entrance is also worth seeing. An exhibition is housed inside.
- 4 Forte da Ponta da Bandeira.
Coastal fortification to control the entrance to the port.
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- 5 Igreja de Santo António
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- 6 Museu municipal
- 7 Mercado de Escravos (Slave market), R. da Sra. da Graça 26, 8600-315 Lagos.
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activities
- Swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball on 1 Meia Praia, Largo da República.
- 2 Praia do Canavial
- 3 Praia de Porto de Mós
shop
In the old town there are many shops where you can go shopping. Of course there are many souvenir shops, but normal shops can also be found there. The market hall and the small bakeries that sell the tartlets typical of Portugal are highly recommended.
- 1 Mercado Municipal, Avenida dos Descobrimentos. The beautiful market hall from 1924, which has recently been modernized, offers fresh fish and seafood, among other things.Open: Mon - Fri during the day, Sat mornings.
kitchen
In the harbor (garage no. 8 & 9) freshly grilled sardines with salad and bread are offered in a fisherman's garage.
- Adega da Marina, Avenida dos Descobrimentos 35. Very good fried fish can be eaten in this huge, barn-like restaurant. There are also meat dishes, and the menu is complemented by numerous daily specials. Despite its size, the restaurant was full when we visited on a Saturday evening. So it is better to come a little earlier, otherwise you have to queue at the door.Open: noon & evening.
nightlife
Much of the nightlife is geared towards a young and drinking crowd, not a small part of which is from the British Isles. You can crash in the following bars, for example:
- Casa Rosa, Rua do Ferrador 22. Here the evening can begin with simple, inexpensive dishes (€ 5-7) that are served in large portions. For € 10 there is the power hour, i.e. a dish for € 4.95 and as much beer, wine (including sangria) or soft drinks as you can manage in 60 minutes.Open: Jun - Aug 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sep - May 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Three monkeys, Rua Lançarote de Freitas 26. The monkeys are on the loose here and hand out cocktails and beer bongs at party music.
accommodation
- Pensão MarAzul, Rua 25 de April 13. Pleasant, centrally located hotel on the Rio Bensafrim with cozy, clean and modern rooms. The staff are nice and the breakfast is not bad by Portuguese standards. On arrival you will receive a free city map. Good value for money. The river view rooms are a bit more expensive.Price: double room with shower / toilet, river view and breakfast 45 €.
trips
As a day trip, you can visit Lisbon. This day will be very exhausting, but definitely unforgettable! To get there, you can use an intercity bus operated by the bus company, which takes around 4 hours, but is very inexpensive and convenient.
Almost all places in the Algarve can be reached by car within one to two hours. Only half an hour away Sagres and the Cabo de São Vicente, the southwestern tip of mainland Europe. Also to the beautiful beaches of the west coast Aljezur such as the Praia da Arrifana it only takes half an hour.
literature
Web links
- http://www.cm-lagos.pt/ - Official website of Lagos
