Lagos Sports & Outdoors

Vilamoura's fourth course is an exciting addition to one of Europe's finest golfing destinations. It demonstrates the technical and aesthetic excellence which the on-going 'Vilamoura XXI' improvement and expansion programme seeks to achieve.

Martin Hawtree's completely new front nine holes are a perfect complement to the extensively reshaped original 'North' loop of the previous Laguna layout. Four of the Millennium's first nine holes are over rolling parkland; the remainder are set between umbrella pines, such a distinctive feature of this part of the Algarve.
The par-4 first rises from the tee in a dogleg to the right. Long hitters may be tempted to try to carry the encroaching trees which form a barrier on the right-hand side of the fairway. At 300 metres it is not overly long, but there are awkwardly placed bunkers to catch a good drive or a wayward approach shot.

The par 3's - the third and sixth - are a delight, both visually and to play. The sixth offers more of a test. There is a lake on the left and makes club selection paramount. When a course is as visually appealing as this one, it is hard to determine which hole will linger longest in the mind, but the twisting and turning par 4 seventh is a contender. Shadows of trees, and mounds and hollows dissecting the fairway conspire to confuse, but a well struck and very accurate drive will set up a comfortable approach to the green.
he second nine opens with a benign par 4 of 335 metres. An elevated tee affords views inland to the hills. The rolling fairways makes you want to open the shoulders and look for a relaxed, comfortable shot to the generous green.

The eleventh - a par 5 - has fairway bunkers and requires accuracy to score well. The par-4 sixteenth invites a drive to the right side of the fairway where there is a strategically placed bunker.

Equipment: No. of holes: 18. Par (SSS): 72 (73).
Length in metres: 6200.
Requirements to play as a visitor: Knowledge of golf etiquette.
Owned by: Lusotur Golfes, Vilamoura. Tel 289 310 180.
Golf Secretary: Eduardo Sousa.
Pro: Abilio Coelho.
Amenities:
Pro shop
Driving Range
Putting Green
Chilling Green
Club Hire
Lessons
Trolleys
Buggies
Clubhouse: The Laguna clubhouse has been greatly expanded and improved so that it can be comfortably shared with the Millennium course.

Lagos has a really beautifull coast.
You can arrange a three hours kayak tour for about 25€.
You´ll have the oportunity of seeing the cliffs and the caves from the sea, a really exiting experience.
They also stop in a little beach where you could climb in the cliffs and jump. Be careful, they are really sharp!!
You can also do some snorkeling.

You can arrange it at:
- Praia da Batata.
- In Largo Marques de Ponbal, in front of the tourist information office.

Equipment: Very important:
- Suncream.
- Watter.
- Hat.

If you don´t know what to do, you can rent a mountain bike and go around the cliffs. Lagos coast is really beutifull.
Eventually you can stop in the gorgeous beaches and have a refeshing bath.
There are many bike rentals in the city, just look and ask for the best prizes and availability.

RENT & BIKE TOURS
Ask for Victor Neves.
Tlf/Fax: 282 764 345
Cell phone: 968 170 929
Prices: Between 9 and 15€ depending on the bike.

Equipment: - Sportwear and swimming trunks.
- Sun cream.
- Hat.

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If you have no idea how to spend a day or a couple of days in Lagos, I strongly suggest that you book surf lessons with FilSurf surf school no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced surfer! It's great fun not only for young people, but also families.

The school offers group and private lessons. A 1-day-surf lesson costs 50 EUR and includes:
max 8 students per instructor;
transfer to the beach and back;
2 surf sessions 1,5 h each including beach surf instruction (i.e. theory, stretching, getting familiar with your board, safety rules) and instruction in the water;
Soft top board, wetsuit, leash, rash guard;
Sport insurance;
Healthy lunch;
Professional tips and the exciting trip.

Equipment: Don't forget to bring with you to the beach: bikini/boardshorts, beach towel, flip flops, cap/hat, sunglasses, waterproof high protection sunscreen, hoodie, some pocket money and good vibes.