Location: Praia da Luz / Luz in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 86
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Nearest Train:
Lagos at 6
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Nearest Motorway:
Lagos at 6
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 1.0
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Car: recommended
Praia da Luz is an attractive holiday resort set around a large bay with flat rocky outcrops and a soft sandy beach. The village itself, originally a small fishing village is very quaint and made up of white washed fisherman's cottages. There are a wide choice of bars, restaurants, supermarkets, bank, cinema, boutiques, gift shops & chemist. In the sheltered bay there are two water sports centres providing scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing and a host of other water activities. The nearest town is Lagos, at a distance of approximately 6 kms with is the 3rd largest town in the Algarve. The old part with its cobbled streets and flower decked squares have been beautifully restored. The town has various markets selling fresh fish, meat and vegetables and a wide choice of restaurants, cafes, supermarkets. There is a brand new Marina used by both local boat owners and holiday makers and along the coastline close to the town there are beautiful sandy beaches.