September 1st, 2010 by Travel Junkie

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.
• Praia Solaria (Sunny beach).

Click here for Hotels and Holidays in Lagos.

• Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel 7 nights Self Catering from only £248.68pp. Departs from BFS 11th Sep 2012. 2 Adults
• Vita Sol Park Apartments, Lagos
  Stay at Vita Sol Park Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £248.97pp. Departs from BRS 16th Jul 2012. 6 Adults
• Montemar Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Montemar Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £277.00pp. Departs from MAN 2nd Jul 2012. 2 Adults
• Solar De Mos Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Solar De Mos Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £379.87pp. Departs from LGW 17th Jul 2012. 1 Adults
• Vila Gale Lagos Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Vila Gale Lagos Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £583.04pp. Departs from MAN 6th Sep 2012. 2 Adults