Lagos Trip Overview
The complete history of Lagos in 2 hours,from before the Romans to the future of Lagos and great insights to other areas days out in the Algarve and beyond !
oh yes and even a free tea or coffee (soft drink!)
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Lagos, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lagos, Faro, Portugal
The complete history of Lagos in 2 hours,from before the Romans to the future of Lagos and great insights to other areas days out in the Algarve and beyond !
oh yes and even a free tea or coffee (soft drink!)
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sculpture of Dom Sebastiao, Lagos Portugal
lagos main square and quirky statue of the king who gave Lagos city status and people still awaiting his return 300 years later .But thats another story a Mecca for buskers and entertainers from fire eating to Brazilian Drummers and Bands usually afternoons and evenings
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Forte da Ponta da Bandeira Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Lagos 8600-584 Portugal
17th century fort and moat considered a wonder of modern warfare at the time and still here today standing proudly from where it protected Lagos from the Spanish and Pirates
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Governor’s Castle (Castelo dos Governadores), Jardim da Constituicao, Lagos 8600 Portugal
Built in the 10th century this Moorish castle and walls are home to many stories and even occasionally host a 3d light show on them of an evening
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arc of Sao Goncalo, Jardim da Constituição, Lagos 8600-645 Portugal
shrine to the patron saint of Fisherman in Lagos famed for the TUNA miracle you will also see his statue facing out to sea at the highest point safegaurding hopefully
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Antigo Mercado de Escravos, Praca Infante Dom Henrique, Lagos 8600-525 Portugal
The western worlds first slave market area dating back to 1444 and the arrival of the first slaves from Africa perhaps not a proud moment but nearby there is also an excellent museum which gives you an ipad to borrow and is interactive
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marina de Lagos, Edifício da Administração, Lagos 8600-315 Portugal
lagos bustling marina with its yachts bars and restaurants a real abundance of life and boat trips to see dolphins and the caves
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portuguese Discoveries Wax Museum, Marina de Lagos Marina de Lagos – Edificio Astrolabio Loja 3, Lagos 8600-780 Portugal
an excellent museum of wax works and rooms telling the sory of the age of discoveries the explorers of Portugal
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Statue of Gil Eanes, Jardim da Constituição, Lagos 8600-525 Portugal
statue of Gil Eanes probably the most Famous person from Lagos born here in 1395 his escapades and discoveries make him one of the best known portuguese of all time
Duration: 10 minutes
