LAGOS

Lagos is a city located in the Algarve region, in southern Portugal.
It is one of the Algarve's most popular tourist destinations.
The city is renowned for its impressive cliffs and stunning Atlantic beaches.
Lagos preserves its traditional Algarve architecture through its charming streets and narrow alleys, surrounded by centuries-old walls and towers.
It also offers a vibrant cultural atmosphere with lively street entertainment and nightlife.
Lagos is home to an outstanding Portuguese historical and cultural heritage. Of Celtic origin, the city was once known as Lacobriga.
Throughout its history, Lagos was visited by Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians.
In the 15th century, Prince Henry the Navigator recognized Lagos' maritime potential, making it the centre of the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. As the capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve, it became the departure point for the Portuguese caravels that set sail to explore the world.