Luz
Praia da Luz officially known as Luz is a village and resort located about 6 km from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. The resort developed around the old fishing village.
Praia da Luz beach is an intermediate size Blue Flag beach with two distinct zones: the white sand characteristic of Algarve beaches and the 'rock zone'. The water is clean and transparent but the temperature is somewhat variable.
The village is a holiday destination drawing visitors from Portugal, Britain, Ireland, France and Germany in particular. Many of the foreign tourists have chosen to make it their permanent home.
19 °C
Clouds, broken clouds
Wind | 8.11 m/s |
Cloudiness | 66 % |
Temperature (min/max) | 19/19 °C |
Pressure | 1014 hpa |
Humidity | 56 % |
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Jonathan Markson Tennis2017-02-24
Jonathan Markson Tennis in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers tennis courses and accommodation packages for an incredible tennis holiday staying in high quality self catering apartments in a typical Algarvian village, and there's free WIFI and a maid service. It's all about the tennis with free use of tennis courts outside of coaching time, and a 15 hour intensive tennis programme with single travellers and large groups catered for. The Jonathan Markson Tennis centre has two large swimming pool and one paddling pool, and there's a childrens play area as well sandy beaches nearby, and if it's golf you love there are eight golf courses in the vicinity, come for a fantastic holiday with great tennis, wonderful surrounds and so much to see and do, you'll never forget it, plus the offer tennis camps.READ MORE
The Galley Restaurant2017-02-28
The Galley Restaurant in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal has the best view in Luz overlooking the sea and patio dining is available on their two panoramic terraces with cool sea breezes, they are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serve great cocktails, snacks and drinks too. This friendly seafront restaurant overlooks the entire beach and specialties include their champagne breakfast, fresh fish from the local market, vegetarian dishes, lamb stew, Algarvian style Codfish served in a casserole, Portuguese steaks, lamb shanks, cataplana, Monkfish rice and much more. The Galley Restaurant are open all week, and they host live music nights, it's also the perfect venue for private parties and free WIFI is available come for exquisite dining with breathtaking views.READ MORE
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Whether you are a complete newbie or an experienced surfer, our surf instruction is perfect for you!READ MORE
Forno da Vila Restaurant2017-02-28
Forno da Vila Restaurant in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal is a lovely cafe and bakery open for breakfast, lunch and great coffee, they serve mouthwatering homemade pastries, freshly baked breads, cakes, salads and other meals and are open Monday to Saturday. Their sandwiches are exceptional and large enough to share unless you eat big, and there's a delicious range of coffee options, spirits and beers, but no wines. Forno da Vila Restaurant also have a lovely display of sweet treats and other pastries to enjoy here or take home with you including traditional Portuguese cakes, and their desserts are amazing, the custard cakes can become addictive, come visit and see for yourself, it's a must.READ MORE
Hugo Beaty2017-02-28
Hugo Beaty in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal is a restaurant and bar with an excellent waiter service and outdoor seating, great for kids too. The menu offers heavenly selections of seafood delights including mouthwatering crayfish, prawn dishes, pizza, kebabs and more with excellent desserts and cocktails in very pleasant surrounds attached to a hotel, the Estrela da Luz apartments, so you can stay over if desired. Hugo Beaty also feature multiple screens showing different matches so you can catch your games of choice and they have a good range of drinks, come for excellent meals and good times, they look forward to your visit from breakfast on.READ MORE
Luz Ocean Club2017-02-24
Luz Ocean Club in Praia da Luz offer magical Algarve holidays in Portugal with a stay in privately owned properties for all budgets and tastes, surrounded by lush subtropical gardens. Choose from self catering cottages or apartments each immaculately maintained all within walking distance of one of the most stunning beaches in the area, and the resort features three restaurants including two snack bars which service the pool as well, plus there's a big screen TV in the bar covering all the exciting sporting events. Luz Ocean Club has everything needed to keep you entertained with live music, with huge swimming pools, water sports, poolside activities, tennis, cycling and excellent activities down on the beach. They are also the perfect venue for weddings complete with wedding planners, so come tie the knot in open air, there's a kids club too and a mobile health and beauty specialist can come to your apartment for some serious self indulgence, it's all here and so much more.READ MORE
Estrela da Luz2017-02-23
Estrela da Luz in Luz, Algarve, Portugal set in a stunning setting has a spa with sauna and jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, bar and beautiful beach nearby, everything necessary for a wonderful family holiday in perfect surrounds. Accommodations include different sized apartments with excellent amenities and facilities and activities include stand up paddle boarding adventures through the beauty of the rocks and caves, they also offer surf lessons, or you can take a romantic stroll through the beauty of the area. Estrela da Luz also offers excellent massages and there's a fully equipped gym to keep fit in, the apartments are spacious and good value for money, they come highly recommended. READ MORE
Paraiso Bar Restaurante2017-02-28
Paraiso Bar Restaurante in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal has the perfect location right on the beach and a great menu and breathtaking views to match. The menu is sublime with offerings of salads when its hot, shellfish choices including fresh lobster and crayfish, giant grilled tiger prawns, clams and more and they do exquisite fish dishes like fried sole, grilled sea bass and tuna fish steaks Algarve style, there's also salmon, sardine, swordfish and fried squids, plus they offer excellent steaks, kebabs, grilled lamb chops and other meat dishes. Paraiso Bar Restaurante also serve breakfast, snacks, omelettes, vegetarian food and more, they do cocktails and have a patio, come for a wonderful dining experience.READ MORE
Casa Rosa Montes2017-02-24
Casa Rosa Montes in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers quiet days of rest and relaxation on a rural property close to beaches and towns, and all rooms come with simple and warm decoration, air con, views, a TV and minibar. Breakfast is served buffet style in the lounge or out on the sunny terrace and there's a refreshing pool to take dips in. Inquire at Casa Rosa Montes reception for other excursions and activities in the area including caves and boat trips, kayak tours, surfing lessons, dolphin watching, a trip to the zoo and much more, they are happy to provide advice and booking information, come for the perfect stay in rural surrounds just a short distance from everything exciting.READ MORE
Vila Valverde2017-02-24
Vila Valverde is a design and country hotel in Luz, Algarve, Portugal and this stunning manor house dates back to th 19th century, now completely renovated and tastefully decorated, and elegant and modern interiors combine with the historical architectural style. Set in a beautiful property over 5 hectares with mature trees and breathtaking bay views, spacious rooms in this stately home offer a wonderful stay in first class comfort and modern design. Vila Valverde boasts a stunning restaurant featuring rich breakfast buffets and a daily a la carte menu, there's a panoramic terrace, a wine cellar at the hotel and small room for groups, as well as heated indoor pool, lounge TV room, outside pool and a sauna and they can organise activities for you. They also offer healing therapies and treatments with relaxing massages, facial treatments, thermotherapy, ultrasonics, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, lighttherapy, inhaletherapy, Cranio Sacral Balancing and much more, come for a magical stay.READ MORE
Quinta Do Mar Da Luz2017-02-23
Quinta Do Mar Da Luz in Luz is the ideal holiday resort for enjoying all that the Algarve in Portugal has to offer, and an eclectic mix of rooms and apartments are ideally located near Praia da Luz. Enjoy a relaxing stay in air conditioned, modern rooms and apartments, and breakfast is served in the dining room or out on the garden terrace, there are also three swimming pools, a tennis court, fitness room and self service laundry. Quinta Do Mar Da Luz has an internet corner and wireless access area, and apartments come with a kitchenette and there's satellite TV in all accommodations, come for a fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds, where peace and relaxation abound, it's an idyllic retreat.READ MORE
Vilamar Resort2017-02-23
Vilamar Resort in Luz, Algarve, Portugal is located next to the beautiful coast line just 10 minutes walk to the centre of the famous village, and although being close to everything is isolated enough to offer you a relaxing and perfect stay in calm surrounds. All bedrooms come with satellite TV, a sofa, air con, a terrace and many other amenities, and a lovely continental breakfast is served in the SnackBar which also gives a food and beverage service to the swimming pool with light meal and fresh cocktails. Vilamar Resort has family rooms available, there's a shared lounge and TV area as well as a seasonal outdoor pool, and massages are available, staff are happy to assist with activity bookings and advice including snorkelling, hiking, fishing, canoeing, horse riding, diving, windsurfing and much more, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Adventure Algarve2017-02-24
Adventure Algarve in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers extreme activities and relaxed discovery tours and trips so you get to discover the Algarve with them in its most natural and beautiful form as they say. Amazing locations awaits and you have choices of exploring the land with jeeps, quads, horses and mountain bikes or just walking, there's scuba diving, snorkelling, boat trips and parasailing too, come explore the land and sea, the possibilities are endless. Adventure Algarve also does extreme sports like rock climbing, sky diving, para trike flights, blo' kart, clay pigeon shooting, downhill biking and more, and there are hot air balloon flights available as well as winery tours, a photography course, quad and cruise combos, scenic flights and more. They also cater to group activities, and offer transfers as well as accommodation links, and there's bike rental, side car tours, karting, 4X4 quad tours, the fun and excitement never ends.READ MORE
Oasis Beach Apartments2017-02-28
Oasis Beach Apartments in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal offer comfortable, well appointed, spacious rooms with climate control, satellite TV, a balcony and telephone, and kitchenettes are well equipped with all you need. There's a refreshing outdoor pool and lovely restaurants are within a short walk of the property, they come highly recommended for their central location and are the ideal base from which to explore all that the Algarve has to offer. Oasis Beach Apartments is close to watersports and other activities, boat trips, sailing, windsurfing, golf courses, adventure tourism and much more, come for a memorable stay near the coast and beautiful beaches. READ MORE
ASA or Algarve Sea Adventures2017-02-24
ASA or Algarve Sea Adventures in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers exhilarating tours, adventures and unforgettable experiences like climbing, deep water solo, cliff jumping and coasteering and they have a kids surf school as well as a variety of accommodations and a unique crew. A deep water solo is climbing above the ocean with the security of the free fall, and their climbing courses and tours are available for beginners and advanced climbers, with cliff jumps you are taken up 10 to 15 metres to face your fears and jump and they have useful information on rock climbing in the Algarve, there's a private surf coach available as well as surf day trips. ASA or Algarve Sea Adventures also offer Sivananda, traditional Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa flow incorporating strengthening and releasing poses that will work specific areas as well as breathing awareness and relaxation techniques, it's all here and more, let the adventures begin.READ MORE
Hotel Belavista da Luz2017-02-23
Hotel Belavista da Luz in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers various types of accommodations including elegantly decorated rooms and suites which are well equipped for a pleasant and welcoming stay. The hotel restaurant starts your day with a generous buffet breakfast and serves International and vegetarian dishes, there's also a pool snack bar open for lunch during summer. Activities at the Hotel Belavista da Luz include a fully equipped fitness center, two swimming pools, a tennis court, table tennis and billiards, and there's a sauna area with Turkish bath offering massage services as well. They are ideally based for exploring all that the Algarve region has to offer, so rent a bicycle and get touring, it's the healthy, fun way to travel.READ MORE
Chiccas Restaurant2017-02-24
Chiccas Restaurant in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offers beautifully presented, delicious homemade cooking specialties with an amazing selection of vegetarian options. The menu is organic and there's a wonderful selection of drinks to compliment, here they don't hold back on portions or quality, they even have gluten free bread and they cater to everyone from the fantastic starters to the mains and perfect ending desserts. Chiccas Restaurant is charming with a great owner and atmosphere, and the best of ingredients carefully prepared ensure an unforgettable dining experience, it goes without saying you will return, and it's a really special place for celebrations too, a must visit.READ MORE
Luzmar Villas2017-02-23
Luzmar Villas in Luz, Algarve, Portugal offer peace and serenity just 5 minutes from the beach and town centre with a stay in a cluster of traditional villas designed to make you feel comfortable and right at home. Villas come with traditional rustic style furniture, rich colours and warmth of decoration, and they have satellite TV, air con, French beds a balcony or terrace, ocean or garden views and more, plus there's a daily cleaning service and free bed for the baby. Luzmar Villas offer an easy going and relaxed environment and villas are separated by gardens and pedestrian side-walks for privacy and space, staff happily provide information on activities, things to see and do in the area and places to visit, come relax and enjoy.READ MORE
Vila Luz is an aparthotel in Luz, Algarve, Portugal is pet friendly with breathtaking sea views and refreshing swimming pools for adults and children, there's also a snack bar and game room, a social room, internet and a garage. Apartments come with fully equipped kitchenettes, a complete bathroom and balcony, air con, satellite TV and the internet, they are comfortable and modern for a relaxing stay. Vila Luz has lovely green spaces, a nice reading area, a pool table, and the bar provides a cocktail service, they will also arrange for all your exciting outdoor activities in the area, come for a refreshing and wonderful holiday with your comfort and wellness foremost.READ MORE
Borsalino and Amici Ristorante2017-02-28
Borsalino and Amici Ristorante in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal serves mouthwatering and delicious traditional Italian food all freshly cooked to order. They are open for lunch and dinner and meals are served in the comfortable yet stylish dining room where you enjoy house specialties of fettuccine porcini, tiger prawn salad, seafood or wild mushroom risotto, fresh fish, succulent meat dishes, lasagne and delicious home-made pizzas and much more with delectable desserts to finish. Borsalino and Amici Ristorante is now under new management and is a great place for family dining, they are definitely worth a visit.READ MORE
Pashmina Restaurant2017-02-24
Pashmina Restaurant in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal is a delectable Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine, here, as they say, you will learn to appreciate the unique are of Tandoori, which are meals prepared in Indian clay ovens. They are open for lunch and dinner and do take-aways, and the menu is a heady selection of tandoori dishes, house specials, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes, Biryani, pakora dishes and much, much more and the menu goes long, they also offer free home delivery in Luz, Lagos and the Burgau area. Pashmina Restaurant also offer professional catering services and they have experience in catering outdoors or in-house with buffet and lunch dinners skilfully prepared by the master culinary team, come for a fine Indian dining experience, the divine awaits.READ MORE
Fortaleza da Luz Restaurante2017-02-24
Fortaleza da Luz Restaurante in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal invites you into their charming world, to come dine in a historical 17th century fortress which dates back as far as 1670 built to protect the village from the Moors back in the day. There's also an exotic garden with beach and sea views which is ideal for drinks, and their extensive menu offers delectable Portuguese cuisine, plus there's dinner with music on Thursdays and a jazz lunch buffet BBQ every Sunday, the also have nightly specials and an ever changing 3 course lunch menu. Fortaleza da Luz Restaurante is the perfect venue for private events with personal service, fine cuisine and charming surrounds, and conveniently located opposite the village church is the perfect wedding venue, come banquet and party in style.READ MORE
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