Lagos, on the western coast of the Algarve, genuinely has it all. Numerous glorious beaches such as the never ending, un-crowded Meia Praia. Lagos boasts a large busy marina and labyrinth of a town centre this holiday resort is ideal for people watching. Most suitable for couples and groups of any age. Transfer time from Faro airport approx 1hr 30 – 2hrs.
Lagos (pronounced ‘Largosh’) is a tourist town located towards the west of Portugal’s Algarve coast.
The economy of Lagos, in common with most coastal towns in Portugal, has been linked to the sea since ancient times, the fishing industry being an important factor.
In the 1960′s, Lagos began to grew in stature as a tourist resort, not surprising really as it is home to beautiful beaches, good climate, the sea, a scenic coastline including the beautiful Ponta da Piedade (Mercy Point), and a plethora of history, English hero Francis Drake is said to have attacked Lagos.
Lagos boasts a large busy marina and the twisting streets of the town centre are great for absorbing local culture, many local traditions are celebrated, ranging from architecture to gastronomy and handicrafts.
Nightlife is pretty vibrant in the main season and the many restaurants will suit people of all dietary habits.
The many beaches include:
Praia da Batata (Potato beach).
Praia dos Estudantes (Students’ beach).
Dona Ana – Probably the beach most frequented by tourists.
Meia Praia (Half beach) – One of the biggest bays in Europe, ideal for water sports.
Monto Gordo is a colourful and chirpy little town which has evolved substantially as a holiday resort over the last few years. The resort is a mixture of old fishing village combined with all new modern facilities including the town casino, it also boasts the largest beach in the Algarve.
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Monte Gordo is the most easterly tourist resort on the Algarve, just 3 km away from the town Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border.
The village still maintains its traditional roots as a fishing village, however the town has developed considerably as a holiday destination in recent years,and the two industries co-habit amicably.
Monte Gordo boasts a glittering casino with a features a modern gaming room and a nightly floorshows.
For sun worshiper’s Monte Gordo Bay is the largest beach in the Algarve, stretching as far as the eye can see.
2 miles to the east of Monte Gordo, the River Guadiana flows into the Atlantic Ocean this river has formed a natural frontier for over two millennium.
Treat yourself to a river cruise and lap up a taste of the tranquility to be found in this part of Portugal.
Just to the north of Monte Gordo is Castro Marim, the first headquarters of the Military Order of Christ, heirs to the Templars in Portugal. Looking across the Guadiana to Spain, the sandstone walls of its medieval castle enclose the ruins of an even older castle.
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