Praia da Luz is one of the most beautiful and welcoming regions of the Algarve and is located 7 km away from Lagos (Algarve/Portugal), in Vila da luz. It is located 300 kilometers from the Portuguese capital - Lisbon and only 90 kilometers from Faro airport in the Algarve.
It is a former fishing village - today modernized and with several tourist complexes for holidays - and there is in this region a natural heritage that has been used in a sustained way, consisting of spaces of great quality and enormous diversity of nature.
Every year and throughout the year Praia da luz receives national and foreign tourists of various nationalities, especially English, as as a result, there is a strong English community living in this region today.
The recognition of the environmental quality symbol annually attributed to beaches that meet a set of environmental criteria – "Blue Flag – Bandeira Azul" – makes Praia da Luz able to respond to different needs of all people who visit it, namely from a perspective of Health and Wellbeing, Social Responsibility and Community Involvement.
In this region of Praia da Luz and along the coastline, there are several cliffs and caves to visit, as well as rocky beaches with large golden sand areas.
Far away from the extensive beaches and steep cliffs, the various shades of blue and green blend with the shades of earth's brown, opening to visitors the doors of an Algarve covered with orange groves and fig, carob and almond orchards.
Moreover, the water of Praia da Luz is blue, clear and quiet and there are in the region beaches for all Praia da Luz - Lagos | All About Portugal. Temperatures usually vary between 15ºCelsius in winter and 30ºCelsius in summer, and the entire coastal strip has a microclimate of Mediterranean characteristics.
On the other hand, there has been a strong commitment over the years to create conditions that facilitate access to Praia da Luz, by ensuring a good experience for all who want to benefit from them.
So, on this beach, there are access ramps and walkways, as well as adapted sanitary facilities and also properly signposted parking spaces, which is why Praia da Luz is identified with the flag of "Accessible Beach – Praia Acessível".
One of the best ways to get to know the Region of Lagos / Praia da Luz and to enjoy its natural beauties, observe its biodiversity or admire its heritage and discover its culture, is through walking or cycling.
Those who are fans of cycle tourism find at Praia da Luz a wide range of routes and properly marked circuits by the sea, as well as equipment rental services and some organized programs.
For those who prefer to walk along the Algarvian coastline or go to Praia da Luz - Lagos and Ponta da Piedade Trail, they can here discover some of the most beautiful living cliffs in Portugal.
In this area the erosion of the sea on the existing rocks is so intense, that you can see unique rocks for example next to Camilo Beach and also visit the Beach of Dona Ana. This Trail is properly signposted and has an extension of approximately 11km.On most beaches in Lagos / Praia da Luz Region, you can also practice Surfing, Bodyboarding, Windsurfing, Kitesurf or Jet Ski. There are also specific schools in Praia da Luz, open all year round for you to be able to practice all these sports.
