Although Lagos, Algarve has only become a popular tourist destination in Portugal in the last few years, you will still be able to see much of the town's past as you wander its many streets. Spend time doing this admiring some of the most beautiful and oldest buildings in this part of Europe one of which dates back to 1445. The city which many people often get confused with the city of the same name in Nigeria is in the southern part of this popular tourist destination and is located at the entrance of the River Bensafrim.

But it is not only the town itself which is beautiful it has a number of wonderful beaches as well, considered to be some of the most beautiful in all of Portugal. However, be warned that they are not located close to the town itself and the nearest one is Praia de Dona Ana which if you choose to walk will take you 25 minutes to reach.

But if you don't feel like walking then there are plenty of taxis and local buses that one can use instead. Along from the beach previously mentioned you will find Praia do Comilo and Meia Praia. The second one named here is the longest of them all and covers a total of 4km so getting space to just relax should not be that difficult. Yet along with just spending time on the beach or swimming there are plenty of other water sports you may want to consider trying that are on offer here. As you look out to sea you will notice on a sand bar a fort which was built to protect Lagos Bay during the 17th and 18th Centuries.

The beaches we have already mentioned are very popular but the one place that most visitors to Lagos like to visit is the Ponta da Piedade which is situated in Lagos Bay. This is close to the town and is sheltered by the bay from the winds coming off of the sea. The water in this area is clear and so you can view much of the sea life and explore caves and rocks which surround it.

Most people when they visit Lagos spend time relaxing on the beaches and soaking up a few rays of the sun. However, there are some really wonderful sights to see and places to visit. This town has a very colorful history and throughout the 15th and 16th Centuries it was a very important naval center. Plus as you will soon discover as you wander around the town's museums and streets you will discover that from 1576 until 1756 the town was the Capital of the Algarve district.

However, many of the buildings that were erected when the Arabs came and throughout its history was badly damaged during the earthquake that hit the town in 1755. Much of the architecture you see in the town today is that built during the 18th and 19th Centuries.

As you wander around the streets of Lagos, Algarve you will come across some very interesting statutes depicting famous people from the towns past. Certainly, the most controversial of all of these is the one dedicated to Dom Sebastio and which is to be found in the town's main square directly in front of the Town Hall.

When it comes to visiting Lagos, Algarve any time of year is acceptable as the weather is generally good all year round. However, the summer months do tend to be the busiest so it is advisable to book your holiday well in advance of your dates to ensure that you get the accommodation that you want.