The participation in a golf tournament in the south of Portugal was a good chance to revisit Lagos, one of the most historical coastal cities in the Algarve. The old city walls and winding streets date from when Lagos was the capital of the Algarve and ships set sail from here to explore the world and bring home ships of spices and slaves. Its fame derives from its association with Portugal's 14th-and 15th-century Age of Discovery. It was here that Henry the Navigator had his vessels built and prepared for the voyages of exploration down the coast of West Africa which ultimately led to the sea route past the Cape of Good Hope to India.
After having had lunch at a small restaurant famous for its chicken dish, I drove through a narrow road and reached Lagos. No enough time to revisit everything I would have liked to... on the following day, I had to get up early.... anyway, I tried to make the most of the afternoon over there. It was really a hot day and the many foreign tourists I saw wandering through those narrow streets showed happy faces.
The golf course of a breathtaking natural beauty was a delight to play.
I returned back home, thinking that I should have devoted more time to roaming around the old town. Lagos boasts an abundance of historical sites and intricate architecture. The endless pedestrian streets with outdoor restaurants and coffee shops, and of course the boutique shops would have been sure to round out two full days..
What a beautiful town!! Thank you for the short tour :-))
ReplyDeletean interesting place, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletea little bit of everything here! roof tops and doorways, inviting water, shops and wares, lovely artwork! good food, bread and a yummy cake.... I think I would like it here too!
ReplyDeleteI think [due to seeing Portugal through your eyes] that it is very high on my 'bucket' list of places to visit! wonderful shots!