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what  to  do  in   praia  da   luz  area

There are a lot of things to do for the whole family, whether its just fun on the beach or simply relaxing in the sunshine. Right on the beach you can enjoy several watersports, but also dolphin and bird watching. But you can also go sightseeing at some of places of interest like churches, galleries and museums, shopping, or enjoy the nightlife. Check out some of our recommendations below. For more info you can also visit these guides:
  • Praia da Luz Uncovered 
  • Luz Info 
  • Goodtimes Lagos




BEACH

The Algarve coastline is very popular because of the stunning beaches. You can have all kinds of beaches, with the majority having gained due recognition in the form of the EU "Blue Flag" for quality standards.  From the coves, cliffs and rocky beaches like Praia da Luz  to the ones with miles of sand like Meia Praia. From the most crowed to the most desert ones. It's up to you to explore and find the ones that better suit your preferences.

  • Praia da Luz
BEACH CAM - Click to see the Praia da Luz beach, live video.
  • Burgau
  • Meia Praia
  • D. Ana




WILDLIFE

DOLPHIN    WATCHING

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If you are keen on wildlife watching,  you can enjoy unique boat trips along the western coast.  We highly advise to book a Dolphing Watching tour.  

The coastal waters are home of several species of dolphins, usually  the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis), Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and the Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) are the resident species.  

But you also spot some of the migrating, like the Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), the Orca (Orcinus orca) or the Striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba). 
  • Beach Hut Watersports - Praia da Luz
  • Dolphin Seafaris - Marina de Lagos
  • Sealife - Marina de Lagos
  • Mar ilimitado - Sagres

BIRD  WATCHING

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If you are more into Bird Watching, the western Algarve Coast is known as an European hotspot for sea and migratory bird watching, you can enjoy  watching birds difficult to see from the coast, such as storm-petrels, shearwaters and gannets. 
  • Beach Hut Watersports - Praia da Luz
  • Mar ilimitado - Sagres

ZOO

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But if a boat trip is not for you, you can also have a good time at the Zoo Lagos or Zoomarine. 

At ZooLagos you can watch several species of animals, like mammals the Lemur, Monkeys, Chimpanzé, Prairie Dogs, the European Linx, horses, poneys, lamas, sheep; Birds and Reptiles. It has a restaurant, a picnic area, playgrounds.

In Zoomarine you can watch presentations with dolphins, seals, sea lions, tropical birds and birds of prey.  You can explore the several habitats and see the amazing aquarium with sharks. But there are also several amusements, like swimming pools, atrations, Cinema4D.
Here you can learn and discover more about the mysteries of marine life in a day full of emotions.
  • ZooLagos - Barão de S. João
  • Zoomarine - Albufeira



water-activities

BEACH   WATER   SPORTS

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Most of the beaches around Luz town, have watersports facilities.  These include sailing and windsurfing lessons and rentals, water-ski and wakeboard,  jet-ski rentals, inflatables like the Banana, the Ringos, the Fly-Fish, Kayak rentals and tours,  Parasailling, Kitesurfing, Stand-Up Paddle, and much more.

Fun guaranteed!

PRAIA DA LUZ
  • Beach Hut - Praia da Luz 
  • Chico Time Watersports - Praia da Luz

LAGOS
  • Windsurf Point - Meia Praia
  • Airboost - Marina de Lagos



COASTLINE   AND   GROTTOES

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A must do, is also the Grotto Trip. You can discover the amazing coastline, by Boat, Kayak or Stand-up Paddle. The choice is up to you, but we can say that it's a to do activity.

BOAT GROTTO TRIPS
  • Seafaris - Marina de Lagos
  • Discover.pt - Marina Lagos

KAYAK
  • Kayak Tours - Praia da Batata
  • Discover.pt - Marina Lagos

STAND-UP PADDLE
  • Extreme Algarve - Lagos
  • SUP LAGOS - Lagos
  • Coastline Algarve - Sagres

SCUBA-DIVING

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The underwater area surrounding Luz, is very rich in species, but also with some ship wrecks. And also in Portimão area we now have the Ocean Revival Project, where several portuguese war ships were sunk to create an underwater museum.

  • Ocean Revival
  • Dive Time - Marina de Lagos
  • Blue Ocean Divers - Lagos

FISHING

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Enjoy a great fishing day with family and friends. Go aboard a fully equipped sport fishing boat. Deep Sea Fishing, Shark Fishing, Big Game Fishing. Several companies operate the fishing trips, and leave from Lagos Marina.

  • Seafaris - Marina de Lagos
  • Bom Dia Boat Trips - Marina de Lagos





SURF

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The Algarve west and south coast are known by it's good surf conditions, all year round.  If you're already a surfer, you can rent equipment, or go with a surf trip to find out the best spots. For beginners, there also a lot of surf schools with qualified instructors where you can learn to surf. 


LAGOS
  • Extreme Algarve - Lagos
  • Lagos Surf Center - Lagos
  • Bura Surf House - Lagos


West Coast
  • FreeRide Surf School and Camp
  • Amado Surf Camp - Carrapateira
  • Arrifana Surf School and Camp - Arrifana
  • Fun Ride Surf Camp - Vila do Bispo


waterparks

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The watermarks are also a good choice, for having a good time. All of them are assured to give you the most of fun with the maximum safety, hygiene and comfort possible.

Equipped with several kind of Slides, but also with children swimming-pools, wave pools, jacuzzi. Restaurants and bars.

Just don't forget your sunscreen!

  • Slide and Splash - Lagoa 
  • Aqualand - Alcantarilha
  • Aquashow - Quarteira



other    Activities

nature  tours

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Although the Algarve is best known  by it's coastline and amazing beaches, the countryside also provides an amazing experience. You can choose a Jeep Tour, where you will experience the natural beauty of the Algarve region, and also have the experience of driving yourself the jeep. Or also Walking Tours, with or with our guide are also available. The trails will take you to the charm of the peaceful traditional villages, where daily life and the variety of flora such as orange, lemon, cork and olive trees will surprise you.  And you also have the possibility to swim in a river. 

  • Algarve Jeep Safari
  • Walking Sagres - Sagres
  • Natura Tours

horseriding

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Nearby there are also some places where you can have horseback ridding lessons, and also tours.
  • Tiffany's Riding Centre  - Almádena
  • Quinta Paraiso Alto - Bensafrim

Air   activities

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And why not have the experience to see te Algarve from another perspective. There are several air activities around. From Flights and Flight Courses, the relaxing Balloon Trip, to the adrenaline Skydiving. You can go on a flight and get t see a fantastic view of Lagos, or even take flight lessons.  In the Balloon trips, you can enjoy some of the most breathtaking views in a 3 to 4 hours trip, choose between a normal flight shared with other clients or an exclusive flight which includes a breakfast picnic. But if you are more into adrenaline, the skydive is another choice, where you can go on a tandem jump or if you're already a skydiver, go for example, on a beach jump.
  • Algarve Airsports Center - Lagos
  • Barlavento Balloons - Lagos
  • Skydive - Alvor
  • Aero Vip - Alvor

sports  Facilities

You can also find some sports facilities and gyms.
  • BTT
  • Tennis
  • Padel
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Gym
  • Sauna





CULTURE

Museums

  • Lagos Museum
  • Centro de Ciencia Viva - Lagos
  • Portimão Museum - Portimão
  • Sagres Fortress - Sagres
  • Churches

Historical sites

  • Ruins
  • Dolmen and Menhires 
  • Slave Market - Lagos

Fairs

  • Arte Doce Fair - Lagos
  •      (last July weekend)
  • Silves Medieval Fair - Silves
  •      (8 to 17 August 2014)
  • Festas Nossa Senhora da Luz
                 (8th September)

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