Location: Praia da Luz / Luz in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 83
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Nearest Train:
Lagos at 3
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Nearest Motorway:
A22 - Via do Infante at 2
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 750.0
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Car: recommended
Places of Historical Interest: Town Hall; Museum; Chruch of 'Santo António'; Church of 'Santa Maria'; Church of 'S. Sebastião'; Slave Market; City Walls; Governor's Castle; Military Depot; and Ponta da Bandeira Fortress. Other Places to visit: Ponta da Piedade, beautiful rock formations in yellow, ochre and red colours contrasting with the crystal blue of the sea. Not to miss, the trip to the sea caves departing in small boats from the main avenue, by the river; Barão de S.João wood, very nice place to spend a relaxing day along with nature, it has a picnic area; Lagos ZOO; The most famous Beaches in Lagos are Meia Praia (2,5 miles), Praia do Pinhão, Praia D. Ana and Praia do Camilo. Gastronomy: Not to miss the famous 'Cataplana', fish soups and seafood rice. Temathic Parks: Slide & Splash - Aquatic Park (20minutes drive from Lagos) and Zoomarine (30 minutes drive from Lagos) are recommended.