0 Houses in Lagoa

Lagoa used to be located directly on a lagoon, hence the name Lagoa. Nowadays, this is no longer the case and the place is best known for the wine that is produced there. It is a small holiday resort that still has the traditional appearance of the Algarve.

Lagoa centre

The city center consists of picturesque white houses, narrow streets and beautiful squares. A simple but beautiful church to visit is the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (Church of Our Lady of Light). The church was built in the 16th century and rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. The windows are very beautiful and the church is well maintained.

Near the above church you will find Convento de São José (Monastery of Saint Joseph). The monastery was built around 1710 and later fell into disrepair. A major renovation has restored the building to its former glory. Currently, the building is used as the cultural center of Lagoa, and there are exhibitions of paintings, photographs and sculpture. A bonus: the entrance is free.

Beaches

Lagoa is close to some of the Algarve's famous beaches such as Albandeira, Benagil, Carvoeiro and Marinha. The almost magical beaches are famous for their brightly colored cliffs and crystal clear waters. It is good to relax on the beach and in the water. Various water sports, cave excursions and dolphin excursions are organized.

Hiking

Close to Lagoa is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Algarve: Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos (hiking trail of the 7 hanging valleys). The path runs from Praia de Vale Centeanes in the west to Praia da Marinha in the east. While walking you will enjoy the most breathtaking views and rock formations the Algarve has to offer. The whole path is approx. 12 km. long, but it is really advisable to walk (a part) of it.

Lagoa Wine

Lagoa is the epicenter of Portuguese wine, and the region with the highest wine classification. White, red and rosé wine is produced. The climate is very good, neither too hot nor too cold, and more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year. It is possible to book an excursion to the vineyards. For example, you can go with a van, with a motorcycle with sidecar or drive down the vineyards in a jeep.

SandCity

There is a special attraction between Lagoa and Albufeira: SandCity. In this theme park you can admire large sand sculptures and travel all continents. There is an activity program which makes a visit to the park interesting for every age group. A tip is to go at the end of the day, when it gets dark, the sculptures are illuminated in all colors.

Slide & Splash water park

Slide & Splash is a popular water park in the Algarve. It is quite a large water park and suitable for the whole family. There are many fun slides and attractions in the park. For example, there is the Big Wave, a slide from which you slide down in a rubber band with up to 4 people. Another attraction is the Black Hole, a jet black slide, where you can also go in with several people on a band. There are many more attractions, for example the Banzai, Tornado and Kamikaze. In addition to the attractions, there is a lagoon, a small children's area, animal shows and a large, heated Jacuzzi.