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Love Lagos: Sport and Nature Activities for Families

Lagos – not the Nigerian capital, but the coastal town near Portugal’s southwestern tip – offers an enticing mix of qualities perfect for travellers looking for some sea and sun. The town boasts stunning beaches and rock formations, plenty of sea life and lots of opportunity for swimming and water sports. Active families can have a ball here – this blog post will take you through all the very best family-friendly spots and activities to get you inspired. Get ready

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Love Surf? Head to Lagos

Surf’s up! Summer is finally here and this means that now is the time to start planning your next surfing adventure. This year I’m recommending Lagos in Portugal’s sunny Al-garve region as this cool town has fantastic beaches, great surfing opportunities and a thriving surfer community. It is also a beautiful part of the world with a scorching climate! What could be better?

Looking for a great meal after a day on the beach? Read our guide to the cuisine of Lagos here.

Here is all you need to know about catching the curl in Lagos this summer.

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Lagos – A Water Sports Paradise

If you thought Benidorm, Málaga and Ibiza were the only buzzwords worth knowing when it comes to a summer adrenaline break-out, get out that big old map of the world and move your pin just a little to the left. A little more. Now cross the border…into Portugal! To be specific, we’re talking about Lagos, in the beautiful western Algarve region of the country, and if you’re looking for non-stop thrills in, on and under the water, welcome to your next summer holiday! So what’s on the menu at this all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of water sports fun? Here comes a taster

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Sailing Off Lagos’ Rocky Coast

Famed for its clear blue waters and rugged scenery, Lagos is most commonly associated with golfing and beach holidays. However, a quick look at its sharp, rocky coastline, its mysterious caves and its cliffs is all you need to tell you that it can make for a truly invigorating day’s sailing. Where to Go The coastline around Lagos is one of the most exciting stretches of coast you’ll find. Possibly the most famous part of the coastline is the Ponta de Piedade: enclosed by imposing rock formations and with some truly gorgeous grottos to explore, it’s considered one of the

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Underwater Exploration: Lagos’ Best Dives

Along Portugal’s southern coast, the shoreline rears up out of the sea, setting itself against the sky in dramatic rock formations. Meanwhile, below the water’s surface, countless sea creatures swim, bask and crawl in caves, across reefs and through shipwrecks. It’s no wonder, then, that the Algarve offers some of the best diving in Europe. If you’re visiting Lagos, you won’t regret setting aside some time to explore the region’s dive spots. The Cliff of Atalaia Though the cliff, when viewed from above sea-level, is far from the most dramatic part of Portugal’s coastline, it makes for some of the

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Sample the Traditional Cuisine of Lagos

With its spectacular rocky landscape, beautiful beaches and warm, sunny climate, Lagos, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, is a favourite summer tourist haunt. Renowned for its picturesque walled old town, with its 16th century cobbled streets and delicate architecture as well as more contemporary delights including the famous nightlife, Lagos is an ‘everyman’ holiday destination – with something for any kind of traveller. One attraction of Lagos that crosses age, gender and demographic is its wonderful cuisine. Eating like the locals and with the locals is the very best way to experience the tastiest, freshest and most authentic

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Bacalhau in the Algarve: How Do You Like Yours?

Portugal’s Albufeira in the Algarve is a special place, famous not only for its perfect climate, wonderful beaches, beautiful golf courses and welcoming atmosphere, but also for its incredible gastronomy. In fact, you could argue that the locals here consider their love of food and cooking an obsession. Traditionally this region’s food is a rustic spin of classic Mediterranean and is based on the excellent ingredients that are produced as a result of the fertile soils, the rich ocean and the perfect weather. Influenced by its nautical history and its colonial inhabitants, the region’s food is nutritional, simple and fresh.

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Ideal European holiday destinations: Lagos, Portugal

It is getting towards the time of year where we get itchy feet, eagerly anticipating some spring sunshine, knowing full well those days could be few and far between. However, there is a way out and Lagos in Portugal provides a perfect opportunity to get away. Situated in the south west of Portugal, in the well-known region of Algarve, between Faro and Sagres to be precise, Lagos is a popular destination at this time of year due to its warm climes and the variety of things it offers. Ranging from beaches to relax to sporting activities for the more active

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