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for Lagos (Portugal)

Rating Summary based on 8 reviews

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  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
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  • 71 of 71 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Praski

    5 Stars My Lovely Lagos Review with images 26/02/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A Great Atmospheric Town Bubbling with Life and Colour

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    I don't know why it has taken me so long to get round to writing about Lagos. I guess when you live in a beautiful place you tend to take your surroundings for granted. It's six years now since I left Portugal but there isn't a day when I don't miss the colour and ambience. On days like today when Warsaw is a sea of grey I really miss the colours blue, white and yellow - sky, white-washed houses and sand. The first stop for visitors arriving in the Algarve will be Faro airport. Faro is a fine town ans has a lot to offer for a day trip but the first thing most visitors will want to do is to get ... more
  • 42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 arnoldhenryrufus

    Member since 08/07/2005

    Reviews written: 137

    5 Stars Graceful Portugal Review with images 17/07/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Relaxing, hot, beautiful scenery

    Disadvantages Disadvantages very steep streets, mad drivers

    I went on my first holiday aboard in 20yrs last year, with my sister, her husband, and their family - to Portugal, we stayed in an apartment complex a few miles out of Lagos - We were only there for a week and had a day trip into Lagos - we caught the local bus, which was air conditioned, but was a bit rickerty, the journey took us about 40mins, through very narrow streets in places. At one point we thought the bus would not make it, but it limped and got us there. It cost us the equivalent of £2.00 each on the bus. Once there the main highway boarding along the coast and the marina is very ... more
  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    asterixobelix

    5 Stars Lagos my Love 12/10/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It's a very charming holiday destination

    Disadvantages Disadvantages On the touristy side... (if this bothers you)

    I went to Lagos shortly before end of the tourist season (middle September). GETTING THERE: I got there by taking the coach (4.20 euros) from FARO. I definately would recommend you to take the train instead (except at siesta time), it only costs about 1 euro more. The reason I do not recommend the coach is because delays can occur quite easily (my 2 hour journey turned into a 4.5 hour nightmare with no toilet break). STAYING IN LAGOS: Once I arrived there, I headed to the pre-booked youth hostel. This hostel is very popular, so pre-booking is essential, no matter when you travel. It's located ... more
  • 27 of 27 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    dreamscancometrue

    4 Stars Lagos, Ideal Holiday for the Lazy. 05/03/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages tree lined streets bars and cafe

    Disadvantages Disadvantages does get steep in places.

    Lagos, pronounced lagoosh is situated on Portugal's Algarve region, A beautiful place, with at one end a Castle which sits on the see edge,(now a museum), and at the other a superb boating harbour, which is accessible via a small bridge or drive to it, taking the first left after the roundabout next to the Monopoly super market. At the waters edge, there is a large promenade made of small cobbles, each one laid by hand by an army of workers, the prom is lined with palm trees, and plenty of seating stops, perfect to sit and watch the world go by, take a glance over the sea wall, and watch a ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Yeahmate

    5 Stars Portugal Revised 03/03/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages see above

    Disadvantages Disadvantages see above

    After some helpful suggestions, I decided to do this opinion on the town in Portugal I went to, Lagos. Lagos is on the western end of the Algarve, about 100km from Faro, and it is one of the most historical places in Portugal. On the front, there is a huge statue of Henry the Navigator, possibly Portugal's biggest hero, but you can find a much stranger statue in the centre. It is supposed to resemble a spaceman, although it is actually a statue of a 15 year old king, and it is a very controversial statue, because this king led Portugal to a disastrous defeat in Morocco, but he made Lagos the ... more
  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Wee_lis27

    4 Stars Lagos in the Algarve! Review with images 23/04/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages sunny!! friendly, relaxed, picturesque

    Disadvantages Disadvantages can be a bit too hot, not much shade, constantly people trying to sell daytrips

    -----MONEY----- Nothing is particularly more expensive than it is here! We came back with a lot of euros and didn't notice much of the prices as they were fairly normal. Some of the English pubs/restaurants were quite expensive, but just as expected really. We paid approx 300 pounds each for thus holiday and it was really worth it! The accommodation and flights were included in this price. ----TRAVEL AGENT AND SEARCHING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY--- We booked our holiday on the internet about 6 months in advance. The website we used was Thomson's website. It is extremely useful for searching for holiday ... more
  • 21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lazuli77

    5 Stars The Gem of the Algarve Review with images 25/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages History, beaches, amenities, weather, friendly people,now closer to airport

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Too busy during summer months, mad drivers

    Lagos is positioned in one of the largest bays in the Algarve. The town was conquered by the Moors in the 8th century, but unfortunatly most of the heritage dating back from those days was destroyed in the Great Earthquake of 1755. Therefore most historic buildings are posterior to this date. I'd never been to Lagos until I moved back from England to Portugal. I had always stayed in the Eastern Algarve, towards Spain, for my holidays. For working reasons I had to establish myself around Lagos area, and I was truly impressed with the beauty of the town, as well as its well preserved heritage ... more
  • 1 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Juli

    4 Stars Lagos- Portugal 18/07/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Weather good. Friendly. Clean. Good food.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long distance from airport!

    Our first time visit to the Algarve although we have travelled to many areas of Europe. Lagos is a small town steeped in history and surrounded by wonderful,clean beaches. The people were very friendly and anxious to supply any helpful information. The family agreed to try a different restaurant every day and we could not fault any in Lagos. The weather is sublime, with a breeze off the sea that prevented us from melting in the heat. Although we went in June we were supprised how quiet it was with plenty of room to spread out on the beaches. You choose whether you want a quiet or chaotic ... more
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