Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Praia da Batata , Capela dos Ossos, Ponta da Piedade , cliffs, coast,
Lagos (pronounced Lagoosh) is a city in the Algarve, in the south of Portugal.
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Get in[edit]
To get to Lagos from Faro – to where many fly in from all over Europe - you take the A22 and it's about 1 hour drive (rather fast). You also can take the 125 west, the older road, that takes you through about half of the western Algarve. The 125 brings you closer to some of the interesting towns and villages of the Western Algarve. These include Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Porches – with the famous Porches Pottery -, Alvor, Praia da Rocha, and then Lagos.There is a great variety of things to see; The city center is sculped with traditional architecture and colors from the region. Beaches vary in shape and style from long sandy beaches to almost private ones hidden by cliffs. Ponta da Piedade is a beautiful spot with a nice lighthouse from where you can make boat tours to the natural caves. The harbour in the morning is full of activity, if you like to wake up early don't miss it. Also the fish market is an interesting spot.
Capela dos Ossos (Bone Chapel), Igreja do Sao Sebastiano. There is a small bone chapel on the side of this church, and one of several in the Algarve region (others at Faro and Alcantarilha). You may have to pay 2 Euros to enter the chapel, the bell tower and the church, but the view from the bell tower is worth the price. edit
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Lagos Beach, Portugal
Lagos has things to do for just about anyone, from the relaxing beaches to the exciting dolphin tours.
The Mountain Bike Adventure, Rua Porta Da Vila, [2]. The Mountain Bike Adventure provides all types of guided mountain bike rides in the Algarve. All the guides are qualified mountain bike instructors and they have rides to suit every level and fitness. One of the most popular being a ride starting at the highest point of the Algarve (902m) and descending nearly to sea level. They also provide a shuttle service on the mountain for the brave. from 30 euros. edit
Soul Campers, [3]. Enjoy the surroundings with the ultimate in transport and accommodation. Renting a van is the best way to travel with freedom. Soul Campers offers amazing camper rentals at cheap rates.They also rent surfboards, bikes and extra equipment for your road trip. edit
Days of Adventure. The company Days of Adventure also run bike trips up from the marina to pointe piedade and more, giving breath taking views of the cliffs, while gaining an introduction to mountain bikes and mountain biking. edit
Sailing, [4]. Sailing in Lagos has become a very popular activity for travellers. One company that specializes in this is Bom Dia Boat Trips. edit
Beaches[edit]
There is the Praia da Batata in Lagos (right across the main road) which is an absolutely beautiful location. Walking along Estr. da Ponta da Piedade a few hundred meters before the lighthouse, (after passing a café and Camila beach on your left), find a concrete fencepost on your right decorated with a spray painted eye, mouth, and two teeth. Enter the path it marks, which will take you to the edge of the cliff. A bit north (to your right) there is a cove accessible only by boat or by a rather narrow hidden mud slope with a rope pegged to the top. There are a number of beautiful, although perhaps dangerous, walks along the top of the cliffs. Another fantastic beach is Meia Praia, just the other side of the Marina, it's a huge beach with a variety of beach bars to cool off in, and widely renowned as on of the best beaches in the Algarve
Lagos was chosen among 500 European destinations by the QualityCoast International Certification Program of the European Coastal & Marine Union as one of the most attractive tourist destinations for visitors interested in cultural heritage, environment and sustainability. As acknowledgement for the outstanding approach t
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