Lagos images

Image gallery of Lagos: Marina, airial view, old town, points of interest, Costa d'Oiro, Ponta da Piedade, beaches, ...


Lagos: Aerial view

Lagos: Aerial view

The photo depicts the city of Lagos, the western part of thelong sandy beach of Meia Praia, Praia do São Roque, and the marina and fishing port.

 

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Lagos: Dom Henrique

Lagos: Dom Henrique

The photo depicts the city of Lagos, the westernmost part of the long sandy beach, Praia do Sao Roque, the marina and the fishing port.


Lagos: Marina

Lagos: Marina

The Lagos marina maintains the town’s maritime tradition. It was opened back in 1994 and the first of its kind in the Algarve. It has been awarded the Blue Flag, the FEE’s seal of quality.


Lagos: Fishing port

Lagos: Fishing port

A variety of excursions on boats and ships begin at Lagos Marina and the fishing port. They include popular grotto tours to Ponta da Piedade, dolphin and other marine animal watching, big game fishing and BBQ trips.


Lagos: Forte da Ponta da Bandeira

Lagos: Forte da Ponta da Bandeira

The fortress at the harbour exit of Lagos dates back to the 17th century. The entrance is protected by a drawbridge. Inside you can visit a chapel with tiles from the 18th century and rooms with exhibits from the era of Portuguese discoveries.


Lagos: São Sebastião Church

Lagos: São Sebastião Church

St.Sebastião Church, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, on the site of a former hermitage, was damaged by the earthquake in 1755. It has a plain façade with a renaissance doorway. The 16th century crucifix was, according to legend, present at the battle 'Alcácer-Quibir' in Marrocos.


Lagos: City walls (

Lagos: City walls ("Muralhas de Lagos")

Classified as a national monument in 1924, the first walls date back to the period of King Afonso (1291-1357), although nothing else remains from that time. The oldest remaining walls are from the 15th. and 16th. centuries which were built by King Manuel


Lagos: City walls

Lagos: City walls

Classified as a national monument in 1924, the first walls date back to the period of King Afonso (1291-1357), although nothing else remains from that time. The oldest remaining walls are from the 15th. and 16th. centuries which were built by King Manuel.


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Lagos: "Green House"

This townhouse in “Praca Gil Eanes” with its tiled façade is a fine example of the architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries.


Lagos: Lane in the historic town

Lagos: Lane in the historic town

Popular and busy lane in the old part of Lagos near the “Praça do Infante”. In the background you can see the St. António Church.Ruela popular e movimentada na parte antiga de Lagos perto da Praça do Infante. Ao fundo vê-se a Igreja de Stº Antó


Lagos:  St° António Church

Lagos: St° António Church

St. António Church, classified as national monument, was rebuilt in1796 following the terrible earthquake in 1755. Inside, you can visit the beauty of the carved woodwork and tiles as well as eight wall paintings by Master José Joaquim Raquinho from Loulé.


Lagos: St. António Church

Lagos: St. António Church

This building, classified as national monument, was rebuilt in1796 following the terrible earthquake in 1755. Inside, you can visit the beauty of the carved woodwork and tiles as well as eight wall paintings by Master José Joaquim Raquinho from Loulé.


Lagos: Museum

Lagos: Museum

The museum next to St. António church boasts an important collection of religious art work with paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also visit some decorated menhirs dating from 4.000 to 3.000 B.C. as well as some Roman remains.


Lagos: Museum

Lagos: Museum

The museum next to St. António church boasts an important collection of religious art work with paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also visit some decorated menhirs dating from 4.000 to 3.000 B.C. as well as some Roman remains.


Lagos: Sta. Maria Church

Lagos: Sta. Maria Church

Santa Maria Church, located in the “Praça do Infante”, was rebuilt in 1888 following a fire. The original building dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries.


Lagos: Market hall exterior view

Lagos: Market hall exterior view

The market hall is conveniently located near the centre on the Av. dos Descobrimentos, the 4-lane avenue along the waterside promenade. The building, which was built in 1924 was recently restored and nowadays attracts tourists as well as customers.


Praia da Dona Ana

Praia da Dona Ana

The Dona Ana beach, located on the famous Costa d'Oiro (Golden Coast) of Lagos, is one of the most popular places.


Lagos Ponta da Piedade

Lagos Ponta da Piedade

The spectacular rocks of the so-called “Golden Coast” (“Costa d’Oiro”) house the Ponta da Piedade lighthouse, which shows the way to passing ships.

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