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It is full of historical interest with it’s origins dating as far back as 2000 years BC when it was known as Lacobriga. Lagos has always had a seafaring connection, originally visited by Phoenicians and Carthaginians and then, during the 15th century, was the base for the ‘voyages of the Discoveries’ instigated by Henry the Navigator when trade between Africa and Portugal brought a great deal of wealth into the town.</div></div></div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"><span class=et_pb_image_wrap> <img alt src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos-portugal-map.gif> </span></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>The older part of Lagos is still circled by the city walls that were constructed during the 16th century when it was the residence of the governors of the Algarve and the fort, Ponta da Bandeira, by Batata beach is part of the 17th century fortifications that were added to protect the town. Behind it (on the opposite side of the road) is the Porta de São Gonçalo (St.Gonçalo’s gate) with a watchtower on either side and just to the right of this is the Governors’ Castle (of Arab construction).</div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>The square next to the Governors’ castle is the Praça Infante Dom Henrique with a statue of Prince Henry looking out to sea. To the left of the square at the back is Igreja da Santa Maria. The facade of this church is 15/16th century but it was rebuilt in the 18/19th centuries.</div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>Walk along the cobbled street at the back of the square just past Santa Maria church and you will come to the famous Lagos ‘golden church’ of St. Anthony which was rebuilt in 1769 – entrance to this church is through the museum at the side and both the museum and the church are well worth visiting. On the opposite side to the churches is the ‘Slave Market’ from the 15th century, where slaves brought back from the discovery voyages were sold. There is another church, St. Sebastian, dating from 14th to 16th century, which is on a hill just behind the fish market with fantastic views over Lagos bay.</div></div></div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_gallery et_pb_gallery_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_slider et_pb_gallery_fullwidth"><div class="et_pb_gallery_items et_post_gallery clearfix"data-per_page=4><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos9.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos9.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos9-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos9.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos12.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos12.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos12-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos12.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos14.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos14.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos14-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos14.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos13.jpg title=lagos13> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos13.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos13-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=lagos13 src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos13.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_3"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>Lagos is certainly full of history, but it is also a vibrant town with lots going on – the next square along, in the middle of town, is Praça de Gil Eanes and this is often the setting for evening entertainment throughout the year – a comical unicyclist, live music or a medieval fair are just some of the events we have enjoyed. If Portugal are playing football, or there is a major competition on, the cafes will have the big screens up in the square and everyone joins in the excitement (very good naturedly as well).</div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_gallery et_pb_gallery_1 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_slider et_pb_gallery_fullwidth"><div class="et_pb_gallery_items et_post_gallery clearfix"data-per_page=4><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct19.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct19.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct19-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct19.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct18.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct18.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct18-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct18.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct17.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct17.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct17-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct17.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct25.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct25.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct25-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos_oct25.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos2.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos2.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos2-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos2.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos11.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos11.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos11-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos11.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>There are several streets leading off Praça de Gil Eanes, with restaurants to suit all tastes! The centre of Lagos really isn’t very big, but it can be a bit confusing! There are so many little streets criss-crossing that it is quite easy to loose your bearings, but to be honest, as long as you head down hill you are sure to get back to the centre! There are loads of bars that stay open until the early hours and in the summer time the centre of town is alive with people of all ages enjoying themselves. There are always touts from the different bars offering a free drink or ‘shot’ at ‘their’ bar, but it can be a useful way to find them as they are often tucked away down one of the many little side streets.</div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_5"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>To explore a little further, carry on along the Avenida dos Descobrimentos (avenue of the Discoveries) which runs along the water front and you will come to the very modern, Lagos Marina. There is a footbridge over the Bensafrim river to the marina which, on one of Lagos’ windy days, can be a very blowy walk, but you do get a lovely view of the town and the ‘boats’ in the marina!</div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>The 450+ berth marina, which has both the Euromarina Anchor Award and the Blue Flag award, has a variety of shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy, all with a great view of the ‘boats’! <span>   </span> There is normally some music in the bars and if you want to watch your favourite football team, they screen the big matches and various sports events!</div></div></div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_gallery et_pb_gallery_2 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_slider et_pb_gallery_fullwidth"><div class="et_pb_gallery_items et_post_gallery clearfix"data-per_page=4><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos8.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos8.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos8-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos8.jpg> <span class=et_overlay> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class="et_pb_gallery_image landscape"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos6.jpg title=Lagos> <img sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"srcset="https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos6.jpg 600w, https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lagos6-300x169.jpg 300w"alt=Lagos 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et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>Lagos train station is behind the marina and the road that runs past the station takes you to the beginning of Meia Praia beach – a 4km stretch of golden sand with several beach bars along it’s length (some of which stay open all year round). <br> On the right hand side, just over the marina bridge, is the dock area for the fishing boats and several places selling the freshly caught fish (some also have small restaurants upstairs).</div></div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_6 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular"><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/lagos/map/> <span class=et_pb_image_wrap> <img alt src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/map_lagos.gif> </span> </a></div></div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_12 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>If you ask for directions in Lagos you will almost certainly be directed by way of the various roundabouts! The first one at the entrance to Lagos is very obviously the ‘Ship’ roundabout (the tourist office is nearby). The ‘Ball’ roundabout (a very large black ball) is at the top of the hill at the far end of the Avenida dos Descobrimentos, past the fire station – on the way to Dona Ana, Ponta da Piedade and Porto de Mos. The third ‘landmark’ is ‘The Chairs’ (7 large perspex chairs that light up at night!), this is up the hill past the Lidl supermarket at the opposite side of town to the ‘Ball’.</div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>While we are on the subject of supermarkets – Lagos is very well provided for – check our <span>   </span> <a title="Lagos Useful Information"href=./useful-information/> Useful Information </a> <span>   </span> for location and opening hours of the main supermarkets. There are lots of mini-mercados dotted around and they stock a very wide range of products, fresh breads, meats, milk etc, just the same as the large supermarkets, and for the vegetarians – a lot now stock some soya and tofu products.</div></div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_7 et_section_regular"><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>There is a local Lagos market on Saturday mornings in a building near the bus station (opposite the marina footbridge) – it has all the fresh fruits and vegetables, olives, honey, figs, almonds and much more. It’s quite a small market, but very popular and cheap! If you decide to go, try and get there early and take ‘small change’ with you (euros and 50 cents should do!).</div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_9"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_14 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>There is also a daily market in the recently renovated fish market nearer to town – all the fresh fish and seafood is downstairs and upstairs are market stalls full of fruit, vegetables, dried fruits and preserves and also fresh bread. The top floor has a restaurant and a fantastic view across Lagos bay.</div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_10"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><p>Lagos has some stunning views, it has to be said! From the Ponte da Piedade (in front of the lighthouse) you get a fantastic view of the sweeping sands of Lagos bay with the Monchique hills as a backdrop, and you can see all the way to Sagres to the west and past Albufeira to the east.<p><em> Thank you for visiting the Lagos resort guide of AlgarveUncovered.com and we hope you enjoy our website! </em><p><em> For more information about the Algarve (Portugal) you can see our other Algarve Uncovered Resort Guides! </em></div></div></div></div></div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_9 et_section_regular"><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_11"><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_16 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class=et_pb_divider_internal></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"><div class=et_pb_text_inner><h2 style="text-align: center;">Popular activities here in the Lagos</h2></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_0"><div class=et_pb_code_inner><div data-gyg-cmp=/ data-gyg-currency=EUR data-gyg-href=https://widget.getyourguide.com/default/activites.frame data-gyg-locale-code=en-US data-gyg-number-of-items=4 data-gyg-partner-id=NORXCAE data-gyg-placement=content-end data-gyg-q=Lagos data-gyg-widget=activities></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></article></div><span class="et_pb_scroll_top et-pb-icon"> </span><footer id=main-footer><div id=et-footer-nav><div class=container><ul class=bottom-nav id=menu-resort-links-temp><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2413"id=menu-item-2413><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/portugal/> Portugal </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-2414"id=menu-item-2414><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/> Algarve </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2318"id=menu-item-2318><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/albufeira/> Albufeira </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4045"id=menu-item-4045><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/alvor/> Alvor </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4376"id=menu-item-4376><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/carvoeiro/> Carvoeiro </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3374"id=menu-item-3374><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/faro/> Faro </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current-menu-item page_item page-item-837 current_page_item menu-item-3198"id=menu-item-3198><a aria-current=page href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/lagos/> Lagos </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4377"id=menu-item-4377><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/olhao/> Olhao </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3886"id=menu-item-3886><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/portimao/> Portimao </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4742"id=menu-item-4742><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/praia-da-rocha/> Praia da Rocha </a><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3611"id=menu-item-3611><a href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/vilamoura/> Vilamoura </a></ul></div></div><div id=footer-bottom><div class="container clearfix"><ul class=et-social-icons><li class="et-social-icon et-social-facebook"><a class=icon href=https://facebook.com/AlgarveUncovered> <span> Facebook </span> </a><li class="et-social-icon et-social-twitter"><a class=icon href=https://twitter.com/AlgarveTweets> <span> Twitter </span> </a><li class="et-social-icon et-social-instagram"><a class=icon href=https://instagram.com/AlgarveUncovered> <span> Instagram </span> </a><li class="et-social-icon et-social-rss"><a class=icon href=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/feed/> <span> RSS </span> </a></ul><div id=footer-info>© 2020 AlgarveUncovered.com</div></div></div></footer></div></div><script>var cfflinkhashtags = "true";</script><script>var sbiajaxurl = "https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";</script><noscript><iframe height=0 src=https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KVRFQPD style=display:none;visibility:hidden width=0></iframe></noscript><script src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/js/cff-scripts.js?ver=2.12.3></script><script src=https://www.algarveuncovered.com/wp-includes/js/jquery/ui/effect.min.js?ver=1.11.4></script><script>/* <![CDATA[ */
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