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Lagos

Lagos - Avenida & Marina

Lagos is a busy seaside town with a young, fun, party feel and also is endowed with a wealth of culture and historic sights; arguably the most historically interesting coastal town in the Algarve. It has many famous statues and landmarks set amongst a maze of criss-crossed streets. There are three famous statues in Lagos from which its rich history can be traced:- the explorer D. Henrique who brought slaves back from Africa; Gil Eanes, the first sea captain to cross the Cabo Bojador; and the modern statue of the 21 year old boy king Sebastian who precipitated the demise of the Aviz dinasty in the 16^th century. Lagos features many fine restaurants, boutiques, night clubs and cultural centres. It has a modern marina and fantastic beaches all within walking distance of the town centre.

Algarve Activities!

The Algarve has bucket loads of sunshine and golden sandy beaches (many with blue flags) and has a wealth of year round fun for families, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

If you have already been to the Algarve, then you know how much the southern region of Portugal has to offer. For the hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers who visit from around the world, the Algarve gives what it promises in the brochures; a great family holiday. The region has a deservedly high reputation for golfing holidays too. Activities include surfing, kite surfing, sailing, fishing. You can enjoy days out with your family by visiting one of the many entertainment centres such as Slide and Splash or Krazy World. Don´t forget to visit Lagos Zoo and support them in the work they do for endangered species! For the culturally inclined, there are many museums, art galleries and churches celebrating the history of this facinating region.

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Beaches

There are more than 100 sandy beaches hugging the coast of the Algarve, 70 of which have been credited with the distinguished blue flag award. The beaches have clean water and most are easily accessed. Some of the more remote beaches on the west coast require 4x4 and have few or no facilities. The beaches in the east are longer and more open. In the west the beaches tend to be more enclosed by high cliffs

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