LAGOS - DESCRIPTION
Essentially now an important tourist town there are still many architectural signs of its historic ancient past, even a building dating originally back to around 1445 and is recorded as being Europe’s first building used as a slave-market. The walls of the town in the most part remain after sections were restored. Attached to the famous 17th Century "gold" church of Santo António there is a small museum of regional items, some of which are quite odd! There are several interesting statues erected to the famous figures of the past that are associated with the history of this town. None more controversial that the sculpture of Dom Sebastião standing in the main square in front of the Town Hall. A more recently erected statue commemorates the Algarve’s only Saint, São Gonçalo de Lagos who was born here in 1360 and died in 1422 in Torres Vedras. Pope Pio VI raised him to Sainthood in 1778. The town’s more recently constructed Marina presents a lovely picture and this harbour is the first sight a visitor has of Lagos. Besides the boats that find it convenient as a permanent mooring it is usually full of yachts passing through, to and from the Mediterranean. The municipal council has constructed a modern Cultural Centre in which various exhibitions and culturally related events are held during the year. In the Marina different boat tours and deep sea-fishing outings can be booked.

LAGOS GOLF COURSES - Boavista : Palmares :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

LAGOS - EVENTS
May - Feira Coral do Algarve (Choral)
29th and 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
22nd to 24th November - Feira Franca de Lagos
28th of every month - Flea Market - (Barão de São João)

LAGOS INFORMATION

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LAGOS AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

Atlântico A small intimate location enjoying a popularity with discerning dinners for its specialized dishes. Accepts Credit Cards.
Apartamentos D. Pedro - Meia Praia	282 792 086
Dom Sebastião A good location for a special evening with a menu of well presented regional and international dishes. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua 25 de Abril, 20 - Lagos	282 762 795
Filho d'Mae This popular small restaurant specializes in typical Algarve dishes involving fish and shellfish. Closed on Tuesday
Sítio dos Moinhos, Lote 7 - Lagos	282 760 074
O Cacto Although located on the EN 125 it is a good choice for a special dinner. Specializing mainly in grilled meats but with a Danish chef there are other tasty dishes. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
EN 125 - Odiáxere	282 798 285
Rodrigues A typical small and crowded "Tasca" restaurant serving typical Algarve dishes. No Credit Cards and closed Mondays.
Lagos	282 760 468
Vista Alegre A very small restaurant which definitely requires prior reservation. The French chef uses the local produce to bring a touch of France to the Algarve. Dinner only and closed Sundays.
Rua Ilha Terceira, 19B - Lagos	282 792 151
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money