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==Get in==
==Get in==
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To get to Lagos from Faro – to where many fly in from all over Europe - you take the A22 and it's about 1 hour drive (rather fast). You also can take the 125 west, the older road, that takes you through about half of the western Algarve. The 125 brings you closer to some of the interesting towns and villages of the Western Algarve. These include Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Porches – with the famous Porches Pottery -, Alvor,Praia da Rocha, and then Lagos.
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To get to Lagos from
[[
Faro
]]
– to where many fly in from all over Europe - you take the A22 and it's about 1 hour drive (rather fast). You also can take the 125 west, the older road, that takes you through about half of the western
[[
Algarve
]]
. The 125 brings you closer to some of the interesting towns and villages of the Western Algarve. These include
[[
Albufeira
]]
, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Porches – with the famous Porches Pottery -, Alvor,
Praia da Rocha, and then Lagos.
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From Sagres (pronounced Sagresh) almost the most Western point in the Algarve you take the 125 east and drive through Salema, Burgau and Luz (pronounced Loosh).
These small towns are beach communities that are undergoing massive construction to house retirees from the UK and Germany and to a lesser extent from the rest of Europe.
English is very common although the number of Americans is small.
The drive takes about 30 minutes at reasonable speed.
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From
[[
Sagres
]]
(pronounced Sagresh) almost the most Western point in the Algarve you take the 125 east and drive through
[[
Salema
]]
, Burgau and Luz (pronounced Loosh). These small towns are beach communities that are undergoing massive construction to house retirees from the UK and
[[
Germany
]]
and to a lesser extent from the rest of Europe. English is very common although the number of Americans is small. The drive takes about 30 minutes at reasonable speed.
The nearest Airport is Faro (FAO) [http://www.ana.pt], about 75km from Lagos.
The nearest Airport is Faro (FAO) [http://www.ana.pt], about 75km from Lagos.
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To get to Lagos by train from Lisboa, take the train to Faro and get off in Tunes, a few stops before Faro. Then take the train to Lagos. The schedules are timed so that you only have to wait a few minutes.
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To get to Lagos by train from
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Lisboa
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, take the train to Faro and get off in Tunes, a few stops before Faro. Then take the train to Lagos. The schedules are timed so that you only have to wait a few minutes.
==Get around==
==Get around==
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Lagos is a small city; you can pretty much walk everywhere. There is a bus and a train station to take you to other cities(Silves,Faro) and taxis are abundant. Walk to the beautiful sandy golden beaches.
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Lagos is a small city; you can pretty much walk everywhere. There is a bus and a train station to take you to other cities(Silves,
Faro) and taxis are abundant. Walk to the beautiful sandy golden beaches.
==See==
==See==
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| content=There is a small bone chapel on the side of this church, and one of several in the Algarve region (others at Faro and Alcantarilha). You may have to pay 2 Euros to enter the chapel, the bell tower and the church, but the view from the bell tower is worth the price.
| content=There is a small bone chapel on the side of this church, and one of several in the Algarve region (others at Faro and Alcantarilha). You may have to pay 2 Euros to enter the chapel, the bell tower and the church, but the view from the bell tower is worth the price.
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==Do==
==Do==
[[Image:Lagos Beach, Portugal.jpg|thumb|Lagos Beach, Portugal]]
[[Image:Lagos Beach, Portugal.jpg|thumb|Lagos Beach, Portugal]]
Lagos has things to do for just about anyone, from the relaxing beaches to the exciting dolphin tours.
Lagos has things to do for just about anyone, from the relaxing beaches to the exciting dolphin tours.
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| content=The Mountain Bike Adventure provides all types of guided mountain bike rides in the Algarve. All the guides are qualified mountain bike instructors and they have rides to suit every level and fitness. One of the most popular being a ride starting at the highest point of the Algarve (902m) and descending nearly to sea level. They also provide a shuttle service on the mountain for the brave. from 30 euros.
| content=The Mountain Bike Adventure provides all types of guided mountain bike rides in the Algarve. All the guides are qualified mountain bike instructors and they have rides to suit every level and fitness. One of the most popular being a ride starting at the highest point of the Algarve (902m) and descending nearly to sea level. They also provide a shuttle service on the mountain for the brave. from 30 euros.
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===Beaches===
===Beaches===
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There is the '''Praia da Batata''' in Lagos (right across the main road) which is an absolutely beautiful location. Walking along Estr. da Ponta da Piedade a few hundred meters before the lighthouse, (after passing a café and Camila beach on your left), find a concrete fencepost on your right decorated with a spray painted eye, mouth, and two teeth. Enter the path it marks, which will take you to the edge of the cliff. A bit north (to your right) there is a cove accessible only by boat or by a rather narrow hidden mud slope with a rope pegged to the top. There are a number of beautiful, although perhaps dangerous, walks along the top of the cliffs. Another fantastic beach is Meia Praia, just the other side of the Marina, it's a huge beach with a variety of beach bars to cool off in, and widely renowned as on of the best beaches in the Algarve
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There is the '''Praia da Batata''' in Lagos (right across the main road) which is an absolutely beautiful location. Walking along Estr. da Ponta da Piedade a few hundred meters before the lighthouse, (after passing a café and Camila beach on your left), find a concrete fencepost on your right decorated with a spray painted eye, mouth, and two teeth. Enter the path it marks, which will take you to the edge of the cliff. A bit north (to your right) there is a cove accessible only by boat or by a rather narrow hidden mud slope with a rope pegged to the top. There are a number of beautiful, although perhaps dangerous, walks along the top of the cliffs. Another fantastic beach is Meia Praia, just the other side of the Marina, it's a huge beach with a variety of beach bars to cool off in, and widely renowned as on of the best beaches in the Algarve
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===Water Activities===
===Water Activities===
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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There are some wonderful family run operations in Lagos.
Many of the restaurants are starving for business in the off peak time and will go way out of their way to make your visit to their restaurant a pleasurable experience. A regional speciality is chicken piri piri, barbecued chicken with the now famous piri piri sauce, truly delicious! Another local dish is the salted cod, which allegedly had 365 ways of being served, one for each day of the year.. The sardines in the Algarve are of the best in the world and local people cook them on small barbecues on their doorsteps, creating a delicious smell which wafts through the streets!
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There are some wonderful family run operations in Lagos. Many of the restaurants are starving for business in the off peak time and will go way out of their way to make your visit to their restaurant a pleasurable experience. A regional speciality is chicken piri piri, barbecued chicken with the now famous piri piri sauce, truly delicious! Another local dish is the salted cod, which allegedly had 365 ways of being served, one for each day of the year.. The sardines in the Algarve are of the best in the world and local people cook them on small barbecues on their doorsteps, creating a delicious smell which wafts through the streets!
Some restaurants get really busy that reservations are required several days in advance to get in when you want to. However, this generally applies to THE best restaurants in Lagos and is a good sign of the restaurant's popularity, plus it ensures that you avoid disappointment.
Some restaurants get really busy that reservations are required several days in advance to get in when you want to. However, this generally applies to THE best restaurants in Lagos and is a good sign of the restaurant's popularity, plus it ensures that you avoid disappointment.
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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Lagos bars are quite fun, catering to the young back-packing crowds. Often one can find a Brit or American helping to serve drinks (for a little under the table wage).
For a drink what packs a punch, try the traditional Algarve drink, Medronho, better known as fire water, another Algarve drink is the almond liqueur, delicious after a big meal!
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Lagos bars are quite fun, catering to the young back-packing crowds. Often one can find a Brit or American helping to serve drinks (for a little under the table wage). For a drink what packs a punch, try the traditional Algarve drink, Medronho, better known as fire water, another Algarve drink is the almond liqueur, delicious after a big meal!
==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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* Beaches of Salema and Luz, both outside the city.
* Beaches of Salema and Luz, both outside the city.
* Monchique town/spa(mountain).
* Monchique town/spa(mountain).
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* City of Silves(moorish castle).
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* City of Silves
(moorish castle).
* Burgau, lovely example of a traditional fishing village and fantastic beach.
* Burgau, lovely example of a traditional fishing village and fantastic beach.