Praia da Luz Guide
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A few notes on nearby Lagos, The Algarve.
 This page is still being developed albeit slowly.
Just ten minutes from Praia da Luz is one of the Algarve's largest towns. Lagos. There are quite a few web sites that cover the town in depth and I'm not intending to compete with them. They'll be
mentioned below. This page is here purely to compliment the rest of my site and allow me to make my own observations on the town, its shops and restaurants. So you will not find an exhaustive list
of places, just the ones I have visited or used.
Lagos is a major fishing port and marina yet rich in history and interest. It was the home of the first slave market which can still be seen standing on the riverbank. The statue of Henry the Navigator overlooks the promenade displaying the towns close association with the sea. There are plenty of lively bars and good shops. The old town is particularly nice with plenty of street cafes and restaurants. A good and varied night life to be had here. Make sure you pick up one of the free maps, available most everywhere, to get the best out of the town. There are several very large supermarkets mostly situated
around the outskirts of the town. Coming from Luz the Intermarche is most accessible. Fairly regular buses run from the square by the church in Luz but they do tend to finish early so check out the timetable at the bus stop when you travel. A taxi
from Luz will be around €10 depending where you are going to in Lagos.
Map of Lagos ( near Praia da Luz )
| Bank / ATM |
Gift Shops |
Services |
Supermarkets |
Shops |
Car Hire
Auto Jardim do Algarve |
Tel :(+351) 282 769 486.
Web :Auto Jardim
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Central Rent |
Tel :(+351) 282 767 674.
Email :Centralrent |
Dailyrent |
A new company based in Lagos. A full range of vehicles at reasonable rates.
Prices available on request. On-line booking form.
Where :Rua D. Vasco da Gama nº51 B8600 - 722 Lagos.
Tel :(+351) 282 799 380
Fax :(+351) 282 799 369
Web :Dailyrent
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Master Kings |
A new rental company opened at Lagos Marina at the beginning of June 2008. All inclusive prices. Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos. Look for opening promotions.
Where :Lagos Marina.
Address :Marina de Lagos, Nucleo Gil Eanes , loja 8 8600-780 Lagos
Tel :(+351) 91 295 00 69
Fax :(+351) 289 819 960
Email :evacristinasantos
Web :Master Kings
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Motoride |
Aldo Bikes, Scooters, Quads.
Address :Rua José Afonso, 23,
Tel :(+351) 282 761 720 |
Worldgarve |
Address :Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, Edificio Baluarte, Lt 27,
Tel :(+351) 282 082 598.
Email :Rentacar |
Lagorent |
Address :Av. dos Descobrimentos, Nº43,
Tel :(+351) 282 762 467 |
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Lagos Doctors
Dr. Frieder Nicolay |
G.P.
Address : Quatro Estradas, Lagos Quatro Estradas, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 762 902 |
Dr. Hella Wellmer |
G.P.
Address : Rua Eca de Queiros 2, Lagos Rua Eca de Queiros 2, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 762 264 |
Clinica Dentaria da Barroca |
Dentist
Address : Rua da Barroca 48, Lagos Rua da Barroca 48, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 763 496 |
Pharmacies
24hr Pharmacies |
Weekdays 09.00 - 13.00 and 15.00 - 19.00. Rota system applies for lunchtimes, weekends, night time and public holidays. |
Lacobrigense |
Where : Rua Prof. Joaquim, Alberto Taquelim, Lote 8 Dto, Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 901. |
Neves |
Where : Rua Porta Pequena, 3-5 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 769 966 |
Ribeiro Lopes |
Where : Rua Garrett, 22 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 830 |
Silva |
Where : Rua 25 de Abril, 9 Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 762 859. |
Telo |
Where : Rua Henrique Correia Silva, 1-3, Lagos.
Tel : (+351) 282 760 556 |
Shops
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PCFix
A computer repair shop also sales and consultation.
Nuno Ricardo Marques
Address : BUSCONCEPT – Informática e Serviços, Unipessoal, Lda.
Rua Capitão Salgueiro Maia, Lote 16, Loja D. 8600-620 Lagos, Portugal
Tel : (+351) 282 767 564
Fax : (+351) 282 100 660
T.M.N : (+351) 963 090 258
Mobile : (+351) 916 960 947
Email : geral@pcfix.pt
Web :PCFix |
Internet Cafe |
Bora Cafe
Cafe with Internet access and Wi-Fi spot.
Address : Quatro Estradas, Lagos Quatro Estradas, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 083 438 |
Internet Cafe |
Imperio Do Mar Cyber Café
Address : Rua Cândido dos Reis, 117, Lagos
Tel : (+351) |
Internet |
Inter-Net
Internet access, computer sales and repairs.
Address : Avenida dos Descrobimentos, 19, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 089 586 |
Internet |
Meg@byte Cyber Centre
Ten computers with fast internet.
Address : Praça d'Armas, ( near the Lagos youth hostel ).
Tel : (+351) 282 087 439 |
Internet |
Triband
Six computers with internet access, computer and mobile phone sales.
Address : Rua Infante de Sagres, 22, Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 089 619 |
Supermarkets
Lidl
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Supermarket
Cheap and Cheerful but good quality nonetheless.
Where :Left turn at the first roundabout as you enter Lagos (from Luz), down the hill, cross the next roundabout. Lidl is on the left side of the road.
Where (2):There is another large branch on the main roundabout in Portimao. It is on the opposite side of the road to the large Modelo Shopping complex, which is accessible by the footbridge over the road. |
Modelo
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Supermarket
Part of a popular Portuguese chain.
Where :Left turn at the first roundabout on entering Lagos (from Luz), down the hill, left turn at the next roundabout, going up the hill. Follow the road for about
two or three minutes. The Supermarket is on the right, the entrance is just before the petrol station. |
Intermarché
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Supermarket
Situated on the Luz side of Lagos. The largest supermarket in the region.
Where :Straight across the first roundabout as you enter Lagos (from Luz), on the right side of the road at the bottom of the long slope.
Tel:(+351) 282 782 233. |
Pingo Doce
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Supermarket
Part of a Portuguese chain. They do flower deliveries.
Where: On the other side of Lagos (from Luz). Follow the signs for the N125 to Portimao. After crossing the
road bridge by the marina, the Supermarket is on the left, keep an eye out for the Penguin sign.
Tel:(+351) 282 792 256 |
Mercado de Peixes
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Fish Market
A fresh Fish, Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Market. There are many different vendors. It is spread over two floors with a further 3rd floor which is a coffee bar and restaurant. Get there early
for the best choice for fish.
Where :On the main road facing the Town Waterfront boardwalk, between the Post Office and the Marina. |
A few other Lagos Site Links
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Nightlife in Lagos |
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Restaurants in Lagos |
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General Information |
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A nice article on Lagos and its history. |
Paradise Club |
Indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna
Tel : (+351) 282 082 598 |
Lagos Tennis School |
Tennis lessons, two courts and equipment hire
Tel : (+351) 282 081 915 |
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Miscellaneous Services & Facilities
Bank |
Barclays Bank
Where : Urb. Varandas de S. João, Lote 6, 8600-324 Lagos
Tel : (+351) 282 780 020
Fax : (+351) 282 780 021 |
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Lagos Events
May |
Feira Coral do Algarve (Choral) |
29th & 30th July |
Feira da Arte Doce (Sweets) |
August |
Feira da Gastronomia (Food) |
15th August |
Feira de N. Sra. Da Glória |
12th October |
Feira de Outubro |
27th October |
Feira de S. Gonçalo. Lagos Day. |
22nd - 24th November |
Feira Franca de Lagos |
Lagos Telephone Numbers
| Help ( U.K. equiv. to 999 ) |
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| Support for Tourists |
800 296 296 |
Tourist Office (Lagos) |
(+351) 282 763 031 |
| Police |
(+351) 282 762 930 |
Fire Brigade |
(+351) 282 770 790 |
| Hospital |
(+351) 282 770 100 |
Ambulance |
(+351) 282 760 115 |
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| Hospital Privado São Gonçalo |
(+351) 282 760 181 |
Emergency Treatment |
(+351) 282 771 000 |
| Railways (CP) - www.cp.pt |
808 208 208 |
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| Town Hall |
(+351) 282 762 055 |
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will have a date of the last time I was there. Any remarks included above are
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