Lagoa

Parque Municipal do Sítio das Fontes

Lagoa

A place of rare ecological-environmental beauty, stretched along the left bank of the Arade River. The park occupies an 18-hectare plot of land, where different environments are found: salt marsh, marshland, scrubland, a lagoon, agricultural areas, flats and watercourses. Nearby …

Praia do Carvoeiro

Lagoa

This is the main bathing center in Lagoa. Today it continues to be a fishermen's beach, access to which has been redeveloped. Thus, walking along the streets and alleys with restricted car access, heading towards the sea, the beach appears, …

Convento de São José

Lagoa

This Carmelite convent, with cloister, chapel and observation tower, has existed since 1730. Throughout its history, the building has had various functions, but from 1993 onwards it became one of the centers of Lagoa's cultural activity.

Praia da Marinha

Lagoa

Beach located in a beautiful bay, a little rocky, with a beautiful sandy beach between cliffs. A true cave paradise, its waters are much appreciated by divers, given their emerald green color. Access to the beach is via a staircase …

Miradouro do Carvoeiro

Lagoa

In this hermitage you can see Carvoeiro Beach and the nearby cliffs, sculpted by erosion. A privileged place to see the design of the streets in the center of Carvoeiro.

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha

Lagoa

Building of remote origins is located in a strait that penetrates the sea. In its construction, this hermitage incorporates stones from previous roman/medieval buildings located nearby. Inside there is a valuable image of the Virgin and Child from the 16th …

Praia dos Caneiros

Lagoa

Nestled between cliffs and therefore sheltered, it is a very beautiful beach, easily accessible and with good quality water, although sometimes choppy. The bar extends onto the beach and usually has very pleasant music.

Praia da Nossa Senhora da Rocha

Lagoa

Upon arrival, a viewpoint with a chapel awaits us, from which the name of the beach derives. Located between cliffs, this beach offers excellent conditions for pleasant days in the sun. The beach has a concession area, as there are …

Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

Lagoa

This route, which stretches over 5.6 kilometers, follows the winding lines of the cliffs located between Praia de Vale Centianes and Praia da Marinha. The route runs along a line of cliffs, interrupted by some lines of water, which flow …

Sand City

Lagoa

It is the Largest Sand Sculpture Park in the World, located in Lagoa. There are more than 120 works of art, sculpted by more than 60 different artists, national and international.

Igreja Matriz de São Tiago de Estombar

Lagoa

A 16th century temple, it underwent significant changes in the 18th century. The "rocaille" facade features two towers and a Manueline portal. It has a precious set of tile panels from the 18th century: the chancel chest (Ascension), tympanum (Resurrection) …

Forte de São João do Arade

Lagoa

It formed, together with the Santa Catarina Fort, the defense of the Arade river estuary. Originally consisting of a watchtower, it was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the initiative of the poet Coelho Carvalho, at the beginning …