Lagos seems like a small and
unassuming town till you look through the veil and spy the spectacular beaches and
stunning cliffs, the enchanting old buildings and the gourmet restaurants. Lagos is a
popular destination with backpackers and sun-worshippers, and those looking for a vibrant
nightlife and the chance to really let their hair down. Delightful seaside villages just
outside town, lush green golf courses and deep blue seas, make Lagos the perfect holiday
spot.
This historic town was the regional capital of Algarve in the Middle Ages, and
remained the seat of power for a long time. This was the town from where Henry the
Navigator embarked on his pioneering expeditions to distant lands. A fortress, old ruined
churches, and a Moorish castle are remnants of those days of glory, when Lagos was one of
Portugal’s most important coastal towns.
