Best of European Union » Lagos http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Praia da Luz – a small town on the Algarve coast | Portugal http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/26/praia-da-luz-a-small-town-on-the-algarve-coast-portugal/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/26/praia-da-luz-a-small-town-on-the-algarve-coast-portugal/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:52:41 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=11559 Praia da Luz is a small town on the Algarve coast. The town was originally a fisherman’s village but today it has grown into very popular destination for tourists. The name Praia da Luz means Beach of Light but the town is also just called Luz. Even though the town is popular among tourists it […]

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]]> Praia da Luz is a small town on the Algarve coast. The town was originally a fisherman’s village but today it has grown into very popular destination for tourists. The name Praia da Luz means Beach of Light but the town is also just called Luz. Even though the town is popular among tourists it has also managed to retain its old charm. As a tourist you will be able to experience a great beach as well as superb dining.

There are quite a few restaurants, cafés and shops along the promenade overlooking the beach. You will also find several mini supermarkets and a larger one (called Baptista) in Luz.

There are many good water sports facilities on the beach of Luz. You will be able to try out scuba diving, waterskiing, boat trips and much more. If you prefer to stay on the mainland you will be happy to know that there are a two great and well known golf resorts within a ten minute drive from Luz. The Boavista and Palmares courses make Praia da Luz an ideal base for golfers in Portugal.

Praia da Luz beach, Algarve, Portugal
Praia da Luz beach, Algarve, Portugal by MamaPyjama

It is really easy to see why Luz is so popular among tourists. The town has practically everything you need. Everything is very close at hand when staying in Luz. Therefore it is also a great family resort as you don’t really need to travel very far.

If you choose to explore other areas of the Algarve coast you will have an excellent starting point in Luz. Luz is only a very short drive (10 minutes) from the larger city Lagos. In Lagos you will find numerous dining opportunities (including a Michelin starred restaurant!) and also a weekly market as well as a large selection of shops.

Other points of interest near Luz are the two large shopping centers in the area (one of them is one of the largest shopping centers in Europe). You will also find that the ZOO near Lagos is a great idea if you have children. The ZOO is only a short drive away from Luz.

The holiday resorts on the Algarve coast normally close up at the end of the season but on Praia da Luz they will remain open all the year round because of the large amount of English people staying there year round. Note that you probably will find the opening hours are much reduced if you visit Luz during the off season.

If you want to experience Portugal it would be a great idea to rent a holiday villa. There are many holiday villas in Portugal in Portugal and you can find many online.

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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/26/praia-da-luz-a-small-town-on-the-algarve-coast-portugal/feed/ 0 Ponta da Piedade – fascinating rock formations in Portugal http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/10/27/ponta-da-piedade-fascinating-rock-formations-in-portugal/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/10/27/ponta-da-piedade-fascinating-rock-formations-in-portugal/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:18:33 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=1958 Ponta da Piedade is one of the most beautiful natural points in the Algarve region in Portugal. It is situated in the south of Portugal, about 2km south of the center of Lagos. Ponta da Piedade is oddly shaped rocks and caves in the steep rocks created by water erosion. For many centuries the water […]

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]]> Ponta da Piedade is one of the most beautiful natural points in the Algarve region in Portugal. It is situated in the south of Portugal, about 2km south of the center of Lagos. Ponta da Piedade is oddly shaped rocks and caves in the steep rocks created by water erosion. For many centuries the water created a beautiful rock formations towering 20 meters from the sea, bays, rocky domes and caves.

Ponta da Piedade, Algarve, Portugal
Ponta da Piedade, Algarve, Portugal by Romain MOREL

You can get to Ponta da Piedade through the tops of the cliff, where is the large car park and a lighthouse to warn ships. From the lighthouse there are many trails leading to various corners of breathtaking areas and views. However, an unforgettable experience at Ponta da Piedade is boating through the caves, rocks and small romantic beaches. The best place to get boats is the port of Lagos, where the tourist office provides tours and day trips to the Ponta da Piedade.

Near Ponta da Piedade you can reach following destinations:

Lagos, 2.3 km
Lagos beach, 1.9 km
Sagres, 27 km
Cape Saint Vincent, 30 km
Salema beach, 14 km
Camilo Beach, 0.8 km
Alvor Beach, 9 km
Praia da Rocha beach, 13 km
Algar Seco Park, 18 km
Serra de Monchique, 27 km

Ponta da Piedade, Portugal
Ponta da Piedade, Portugal by Nicolai Schäfer

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