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Praia da Luz - History
The village of Praia da Luz date back to Roman times. A Roman bath
complex and fish salting tanks have been found very close to the shore.
Fishing, including octopus potting through the centuries has been the
predominant occupation in the village. In the early 1960's this quiet
sheltered village was chosen by an English couple to develop a residential
park for fellow countrymen. They were soon followed by other foreigners who
acquired the old cottages to convert for holiday occupation and the once
upon a time small village is now a popular holiday destination.
Praia da Luz - Description
The beach is of an intermediate size and enjoys
a Blue Flag with two distinct zones. A white sandy curved area
characteristic of the regions and the a rocky zone which borders directly to
the sea. The sea water is clean and tends to be transparent but the
temperature is somewhat variable and cooler and slightly windier than
neighbouring Lagos. The temperatures are agreeably cool at night in
mid summer. Day time temperatures are pleasantly warm but Praia da Luz
is far enough West that daily temperatures remain in the region of 35
degrees Celsius.
The village church named Nossa Senhora da Luz
was badly damaged in 1755 earthquake but was later restored. There are a
choice of restaurants that provide international dishes including Italian,
Indian and a number of local Portuguese restaurants. There is a popular
supermarket in the village which sells a good range of food including some
local organic foods and imports. The Post Office and a cash dispenser are in
Rua Direita whilst the bus stop and taxi rank are by the village
church.
Praia da Luz - Nearby Locations
To the east and about 6 kilometres is the the main historic town of
Lagos with is ancient walls and its history having played an important
part in the story of discovery of many parts of the world. It was from
Lagos that Vasco da Gama sailed in 1499 on his epic voyage of
discovery. Lagos was the capital of the Algarve from 1578 until
1756 and there remain several ancient buildings to testify to its former
historic glory. From its Port maritime expeditions were embarked upon to
discover the world at the orders of Prince Henry the Navigator.
To
the west is a the small fishermen's beach village of Burgau. Moving
even further west is another small village of Salema. Here will be
found some small Roman ruins proving the existence of its past history.
Furthest west is the town is Vila do Bispo which is a small
administrative town for the Sagres area..
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Praia da Luz Weather Forecast |
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Lagos Events
29th and 30th July - Feira da Arte Doce (Sweets)
May - Feira Coral do Algarve (Choral)
August - Feira da Gastronomia (Food)
15th August - Feira de N. Sra. Da Glória
12th October - Feira de Outubro
27th October - Feira de S. Gonçalo
22nd to 24th November - Feira Franca de Lagos
Lagos Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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 Useful Lagos Telephone Numbers
Town Hall - 282 762 055
Fire Brigade - 282 760 115
Police - 282 762 809
Hospital - 282 763 034
Emergency Treatment - 282 771 000
Ambulance - 282 760 115
Toursit Office ( Aljezur) - 282 998 229
Tourist Office (Lagos) - 282 763 031 / 282 764 111
Useful Lagos Facts
Town Holidays - 27th October
Postal Code - 8600
Lagos Entertainment
Restaurants
What to do
Lagos Golf Courses
Boavista Golf Course
Lagos Property
Praia da Luz Estate Agents
Lagos Vehicle Hire
Lagos Rent a Car
Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Alvôr
· Armação de Pêra
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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