Discover Lagos, Portugal, Lagos, Portugal
With a stunning coastline, gorgeous sandy beaches and a lovely historic centre, it鈥檚 no wonder that Lagos is a popular tourist spot in the Algarve. We often try to limit our time in touristy cities, but we鈥檙e glad we gave Lagos a try. Whether you want to lie on the beach, hike along the rugged coast, or wander through its historic centre, there is a lot to discover in Lagos, Portugal.
Like many cities in this area, Lagos鈥� history goes back, way back. Located on the Bensafrim River Estuary, near the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, Lagos is situated on valuable real estate. In 2000 BCE the Celtics were first to land on its shores. Since then, many civilisations spent time in the area. It was the Romans though, who made the city an important harbour town and built the first wall around its perimeter. The Moors expanded this wall in the 10th century when they lived here.
By the middle of the 13th century, Lagos, pronounced 鈥楲AH-goash, was a part of Portugal. Less than 200 years later, Prince Henry the Navigator was governor of the Algarve and lived in Lagos. His dream was to send ships to explore the world. Those ambitions were realized when fleets of trade ships began departing from Lagos Harbour. Those expeditions marked the beginning of Portugal鈥檚 Age of Discovery. He went on to encourage and financially support many maritime exploration and trade missions throughout his life. A statue of him stands beside blooming Jacaranda trees in Plaza Infante Dom Henrique. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Like many cities in this area, Lagos鈥� history goes back, way back. Located on the Bensafrim River Estuary, near the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, Lagos is situated on valuable real estate. In 2000 BCE the Celtics were first to land on its shores. Since then, many civilisations spent time in the area. It was the Romans though, who made the city an important harbour town and built the first wall around its perimeter. The Moors expanded this wall in the 10th century when they lived here.
By the middle of the 13th century, Lagos, pronounced 鈥楲AH-goash, was a part of Portugal. Less than 200 years later, Prince Henry the Navigator was governor of the Algarve and lived in Lagos. His dream was to send ships to explore the world. Those ambitions were realized when fleets of trade ships began departing from Lagos Harbour. Those expeditions marked the beginning of Portugal鈥檚 Age of Discovery. He went on to encourage and financially support many maritime exploration and trade missions throughout his life. A statue of him stands beside blooming Jacaranda trees in Plaza Infante Dom Henrique. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Discover Lagos, Portugal
Guide Location: Portugal » Lagos
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Portugal » Lagos
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Plaza Infante Dom Henrique
- Slave Market Museum
- Pra莽a Gil Eanes
- Church of Santo Ant贸nio
- Pra莽a Lu铆s de Cam玫es
- Arco de S茫o Gon莽alo
- Ponta da Bandeira Fort
- Lagos Marina
- Batata Beach
- Dona Ana Beach
- Camilo Beach
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