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Slave Market

Slave Market, Lagos

 6 Reviews  One of the darker periods in Lagos’ history is the time when in the 15th century the town sported a market at which slaves, imported from North Africa, were sold on a market. The first African slaves... 

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Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira

Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, Lagos

 6 Reviews  This is my favorite point in Algarve. A long walk, or a short ride by car, and you are at a beautiful natural point, 5 Km from town. Naturism is still possible in Pinheirinhos, one of its secluded... 

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Dolphins

Dolphins, Lagos

 6 Reviews   Take a trip on the Dolphin Safaris RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), which leaves from the Lagos Harbour, when we went it cost about 35 euros each but well worth it,The trip last approx 45mins,Taking in... 

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Beaches

Beaches, Lagos

 10 Reviews  This small beach lies to the south of Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, just a stone's throw from the city walls. It's name means, oddly, potato beach so try and not to get fried here! It's a small... 

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Statues

Statues, Lagos

 11 Reviews  Built against a section of the city wall overlooking the square where you'll find the statue of Henry the Navigator, this house was built in 1728. It was refurbished in 1737, the date on the facade... 

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Castles

Castles, Lagos

 7 Reviews  Built in the 13Th century, the castle was seriously dammaged by Lisbon's eartquake. A recent reconstruction effort, rebuilt several hundred meters of walls, respecting their original doors and... 

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Grottos

Grottos, Lagos

 5 Reviews   If this is your first visit to Lagos, you simply must take a "grotto tour". Step into a small fishing boat, let your local fisherman be your guide, and witness from the water, the distinctive and... 

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Church of Santo António

Church of Santo António, Lagos

 5 Reviews  Lagos' claim-to-fame, this churches plain façade with dissimilar bell towers, dating from 1715, contrasts sharply with the extravaganza of its beautiful and richly decorated interior, which is covered... 

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Marina

Marina, Lagos

 4 Reviews   This is the place where all the rich tourists arrive by their yachts and boats. Around the marina you find a lot of open-air places to eat and drink and to have a few over the lively scene of the... 

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Santa Maria Church

Santa Maria Church, Lagos

 3 Reviews  This church is located overlooking the square where you'll find the statue of Henry the Navigator and the slave market. It's origins can be traced back to the 14th century but most of it dates from... 

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Museums

Museums, Lagos

 2 Reviews  This museum surrounds the Church of Santo Antonio which you'll pass through on your way round. To say this museum is a little eccentric is an understatement. It has an amazing haphazardness about it... 

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Town Hall

Town Hall, Lagos

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A Cidade de Areia (The sand City) Fiesa 2006

A Cidade de Areia (The sand City) Fiesa 2006, Lagos

 kevin36 Says:  A magicalworld of gods and myths awaits you at FIESA 2006.An enchanted atmosphere,a journey in time to the myths of ancient Greeks and Egyptians, the gods of... 

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Igreja de Sao Sebastiao

Igreja de Sao Sebastiao, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  This church is located in the northern part of the old town and was built on the site of the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception, built in 1325. In 1463, Bishop... 

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City Walls

City Walls, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  The city walls that still surround the older part of Lagos give a real feeling of history as you follow them around the town. Opposite the fort on the water... 

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Sao Gonçalo's Gate

Sao Gonçalo's Gate, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  Located near Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira and the town's beach, this entrance is flanked by two barbican towers, in keeping with Islamic fortresses. This was... 

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Pedestrian streets

Pedestrian streets, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  Lagos' old town centre has a network of small streets - some of which have been pedestrianised which makes walking around a lot easier, safer and nicer to go... 

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Bensafrim River

Bensafrim River, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  Lagos sits at the mouth of the Bensafrim River which gives it access to a marina and fishing/commercial ports. At the very mouth of the river sits the Fortaleza... 

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Municipal Market

Municipal Market, Lagos

 Willettsworld Says:  Located facing the fishing port, this building was built in 1924 to originally house just the towns fruit and veg market but was also devoted to selling fish in... 

20.

walking the coast line

walking the coast line, Lagos

 windpaard Says:  I find praia de luz the niciest beach near lagos,there are nice walking between burgau and luz, from salema to burgau is longer(around 2,5 h) and wilder, also... 

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Take the little tourist train.

Take the little tourist train., Lagos

 cachaseiro Says:  like many other tourist towns, Lagos has a little tourist train running and i think it´s quite good to do a trip with it if you only have a day in Lagos as it... 

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The old city walls.

The old city walls., Lagos

 cachaseiro Says:  Lagos still has a fairly large part of the old city walls left intact.They really add the the nice vibe of the town and you should make sure to pass by them and... 

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Meia praia.

Meia praia., Lagos

 cachaseiro Says:  Meia praia is the long wide beach that stretches east from Lagos.This is very much the beach of the young crowd, especially the part of it that is close to... 

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Algarve Cliffs

Algarve Cliffs, Lagos

 Leipzig Says:  Near Lagos you can find a spectacular coastline. You hardly can see it from landside. On the quai of Lagos Harbour you get picked up by boats to show you the... 

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Cape St Vincent

Cape St Vincent, Lagos

 kevin36 Says:  Believed to be the End of the World, until the discovery and European colonization of the Americas, this is where the cliffs of the most South-westerly point of... 

Top 3 Hotels in Lagos

Aqualuz Aparthotel

 2 Reviews and 144 Opinions  Very good self-catering apartments. Very busy during August so have to book well in advance.... 

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Tivoli Lagos

 2 Reviews and 392 Opinions  The Tivoli hotel in Lagos is a nice 4 star hotel with good facilities such as a couple of... 

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Lagos Youth Hostel

 1 Review and 6 Opinions  The youth hostel was clean, and seemed pretty safe. It is located in a street with some bars, so you... 

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 While in Lagos we run into this Tapas Bar and would recommend it as it is very good and romantic. We came back several times, be aware that sometimes you have... 

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Lagos Algarve

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  Lagos If you have never been to Lagos in the Algarve and are looking for somewhere that is Laid back and colorful, this is the place for you, nice uncrowded beaches with a cosmopolitan town and just... 

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My favorite town in Algarve.

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 Lagos is a town that has most of the things i am looking for when i want a nice holiday. It´s by the sea, it´s pretty, it has a lot of historical sites and there is an excellent bar scene. It´s... 

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Easter in Lagos - 2004

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 Didn't want to fly too far from London. Hadn't been here before. Seemed like a nice enough place. 

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Shopping and History

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 Lagos has certainly played a very important part in the discovery of many parts of the world, It was from this very harbour that Vasco da Gama sailed in 1499 on his historic and epic voyage of... 

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Lagos - the most attractive town in the Algarve!

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 Lagos, situated in the extreme southwest of the Algarve region of Portugal; was the area’s former capital and, I have no doubt, the most attractive small town in the Algarve. Lagos remains a small...... 

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