Lagos and its surrounding Area . . .
Basically whatever your taste - you will find something to suit you either in or very close to Praia da Luz, with the relaxed and friendly town of Lagos and all it has to offer nearby at just 5km away.
Lagos is a lovely town with endless surprises to please the visitor around every corner. This historic old town with its roots rich in Portuguese history is simply waiting to be discovered, the cobbled winding streets contain a huge selection of traditional artwork, handicrafts and local produce.
There are several bars, restaurants and cafes, offering a wide variety of cuisine. Whether spending time down near the marina or right in the center of town, once the sun goes down, the nightlife in Lagos creates a lively, friendly atmosphere which can be enjoyed right through until the early hours - great fun!!
Lagos beaches . . .
Meia Praia - With soft and white sand, is one of the biggest bays in Europe and has a calm sea due to its width. Owing to its lack of rocks it is ideal
for nautical sports. When the wind is strong, there are many sheltered sand beaches between the cliffs.
Praia da Batata - It's a small beach tucked between two small cliffs, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is also known by the small music festivals that take place there during Summer.
Dona Ana - Probably the beach most frequented by tourists, and for good reason. The sand on Dona Ana is slightly thicker than the beaches in the surrounding area, and the beach itself is bounded by lovely rock formations. Many different shapes come alive when you look at the rock formation, a birthday cake, the titanic, and the sphynx's to name a few. Dona Ana is essentially split into two beaches with a protruding cliff separating the two sides at high tide.
Praia Da Luz - A beach in the popular nearby tourist town of Luz, the beach has watersports facilities and is bounded on its Eastern side by huge sand stone cliffs the so-called 'Rocha Negra'.
Other beaches include - Canavial, Camilo, Praia dos Estudante, Praia Solaria.