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Western Algarve History and Wine Discovery Tour - On this private chauffeur-guided day tour visitors will be able to sample a small taste of what this region has to offer. Lagos played a fundamental part in the geneses of the Portuguese Discoveries..more
Hotels in Lagos - The Algarve, Portugal
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Albufeira - Almancil - Alvor Area - Bouliqueime - Bordeira - Carvoeiro - Ferragudo - Lagos - Vale do Lobo

Algarve Apartments & Aparthotels:

Albufeira - Carvoeiro - Ferragudo - Lagos - Portimao - Vilamoura

Travel reading on the Algarve:

Best Kept Secrets of the Algarve, Portugal
Golfing in Lagos
Golf Vacation in Albufeira
Hidden Wonders Of Portugal's Sunshine Coast
Lost in Lagos, Portugal
Why Alvor is a Great Destination for Family Holidays

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An important tourist town with many architectural signs of its ancient past, even a building dating originally back to around 1445 and is recorded as being Europe’s first building used as a slave-market. The walls of the town are in most parts remaining after areas of restoration. Attached to the famous 17th century "gold" church of Santo António there is a small museum of regional items.  There are several interesting statues erected to the famous past figures that are associated with the history of this town. 

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Interesting reading on Lagos:  Golfing in Lagos    by Seb Jay

Ponta Da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
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Hotel Tivoli Lagos
The hillside Hotel Tivoli Lagos is in the town of Lagos, Portugal, 50 metres from a marina. Hotel Tivoli Lagos is a holiday village in landscaped grounds with tiled pathways, archways, and staircases linking its nine buildings. There are two lounges with fireplaces and open fires in the winter, and seating areas with white leather or orange banquettes. Hotel restaurants include the Lacobriga, which offers guests complimentary buffet breakfasts. Decorated with white walls, terra-cotta floors, and a brick ceiling, it hosts themed buffet dinners every night and has an Italian corner in one section. Pateo Velho offers Portuguese specialities on its terrace and in its rustic indoor restaurant. The lobby bar features a snack menu and live music every night. The pool bar, open in the summer, serves a burger lunch on its large terrace, and the Duna Beach Club Restaurant offers open-air dining and drinks.
Marina Club Suite Hotel Lagos
Situated right in the heart of Marina de Lagos, one of the most beautiful in Europe, this space provides you with the best for your holidays. If you’re a lover of the sea, you have before you one of the biggest and best beaches on the Algarve Coast: Meia-Praia. If, on the other hand, you prefer historic holidays, you can lose yourself in the city of Lagos, discovering its numerous points of interest (for tourists). If you can’t live without a green, there are some great golf courses just a stone’s throw away. For shopping and entertainment you also have a lively commercial area within Marina de Lagos. For all these reasons and for your first-choice holidays, the Marina Club will always be the perfect port of call.  Breakfast, internet access, a reading area and terrace all this and more is on offer at Way Point Restaurant and the Regata Club Bar.
Vila Galé Lagos
The new superior 4 star hotel is located on Meia Praia Beach. It offers 170 standard rooms and 77 suites, which enjoy proximity to the sea. Portuguese style inspired the decoration of Vila Galé Lagos, and renowned Portuguese decorators participated in the project. For fun and relaxation, we suggest a visit to the Spa Satsanga with its dynamic pool, sauna, Turkish bath, work-out centre, and a vast offering of massage and treatments. Discover our delicacies at the restaurants, Versátil and Inevitável, accompanied by Casa de Santa Vitória wines.  The Convention Centre, Club Nep, the tennis courts, putting green, volley ball court, and pool are also noteworthy, and make this hotel the ideal location for lodging during vacations, business trips or special events.
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Golfing in Lagos    by Seb Jay

Two of the most popular and ideally located golf courses in Lagos are the Palmares, a par 71 Course known for its imaginative design and impeccable standards; and the Boavista, again a par 71, with spectacular views of the bay of Lagos and the Monchique hills. This course is a part of the Boavista Resorts and was created with as little alteration as possible to the natural landscape. It even includes a nature reserve for protected species of plants and animals, which makes this golf course rather special. Your golfing tryst with Lagos will certainly remain in the memory long after you have left these enchanting shores.

Historical Lagos - A little bit of history may serve to enlighten you as to the enormous significance of your chosen sporting ground. The history of Lagos dates back to 2000 B.C. The Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and the Moors were all attracted to these shores long ago. While you might (unintentionally) leave your sunglasses behind, they left their marks in more indelible terms in the form of colossal forts, castles, churches, and other architectural marvels, most of which were brought to ruin by the disastrous earthquake of 1755. The great explorer, Vasco da Gama, set off on his famous voyage of discovery from Lagos too.

Beautiful Beaches of Lagos - Now with that bit of history under your belt, you might approach the beaches with more than a casual air. Praia de Dona Ana, Praia do Camilo, and Meia Praia are all popular tourist destinations. Most of these beaches have facilities for water sports of all kinds. But the bay of Lagos is unsurpassed in its beauty and has more to offer with its caves and rugged rocks. There is also the marina where yachts and boats of all sizes find their mooring. Another water body of interest is the Barragem da Bravura, an artificial lake with majestic mountains in the background.

Must-See in Lagos - From the Praia de Dona Ana you can either drive or even walk to the Ponta da Piedade which is one of the 'must-see' locations in Lagos. This is indisputably the most dramatic of rock formations on the whole Algarve coast and is most impressive when viewed from the sea. There are boat trips available that take you to and fro from the Portuguese mainland. Another impressive landmark is the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, which dates from the 17th century. It houses the Museu Maritimo - the maritime museum - in which you can explore Lagos' maritime history. In fact there's plenty more to see, if you can manage to drag yourself away from the golf course.

Getting Around Lagos - To really appreciate the natural beauty of the landscape, and to visit all the landmarks as well as tour the golf courses, it would be worth your while to hire a car for the duration of your stay. You can easily do this in advance and request the vehicle of your choice by going online to Your-Carhire.com - specialists in Portugal car rental services and then enjoy Lagos to your hearts content.

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About the Author  - Article written by Seb Jay for http://www.your-carhire.com
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Algarve Villas & Cottages:

Albufeira - Almancil - Alvor Area - Bouliqueime - Bordeira - Carvoeiro - Ferragudo - Lagos - Vale do Lobo

Algarve Apartments & Aparthotels:

Albufeira - Carvoeiro - Ferragudo - Lagos - Portimao - Vilamoura

Travel reading on the Algarve:

Best Kept Secrets of the Algarve, Portugal
Golfing in Lagos
Hidden Wonders Of Portugal's Sunshine Coast
Lost in Lagos, Portugal

Algarve Hotels:

Albufeira Hotels - Almancil Hotels
Altura Hotels - Alvor Hotels - Carvoeiro Hotels - Faro Hotels - Lagos Hotels
Monte Gordo Hotels - Portimao Hotels - Sagres Hotels - Sao Bras de Alportel Hotels - Tavira Hotels - Vilamoura Hotels

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