Praia da Luz
A former fishing village turned resort west of Lagos, with a sandy beach, a historic church and remains of Roman baths.
Praia da Luz is a coastal village in the Lagos municipality that grew from a fishing community into a holiday resort. Its centre slopes down to a sandy beach with rocky areas at either end and cliffs rising to the east.
Near the beach stands the Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz, alongside the remains of a 17th-century fort and the excavated ruins of a small Roman bath complex. Villas and apartments spread across the hillsides behind. The village is calmer than Lagos but within easy reach of it, and it suits families and visitors wanting a beach-focused stay.