Tourist Attractions in Lagos
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Once capital of the old province of the Algarve, Lagos (altitude: sea level) lies on the west side of a bay of the Rio Alvor, here fully 2km/1.25mi wide, which is sheltered on the east by the Ponta dos Três Irmaos and on the west by the Ponta da Piedade and the broad estuary of Ribeira de Bensafrim. The excellent beaches nearby have led to a great deal of recent hotel development around the town, together with apartment buildings and camp sites. Restaurants and cafes abound in the town, but the people of Lagos continue to make part of their living from fishing (tuna, sardines). An ultra modern yacht marina near the fishing harbor came into operation in 1995.
History
"Lacóbriga" to the Romans, Lagos became "Zawaya" under the Moors, who built the walls that originally fortified the town.
History
"Lacóbriga" to the Romans, Lagos became "Zawaya" under the Moors, who built the walls that originally fortified the town.
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Ponta da Piedade
The Ponta da Piedade are dramatic rock formations located along the Algarve Coast. The pillars, arches, and rock walls are backed by the beautiful blue and green colors of the ocean.
Odiaxere, Portugal
(Near Lagos)