Praia da Luz Holidays – Relaxed resort on the quieter south western Algarve coast
Holidays in Praia da Luz are based in one of the more popular villages at the quieter south western end of Portugal’s Algarve coast, 3 miles west of Lagos and 60 miles west of Faro airport. Praia da Luz attracst a wide variety of visitors looking to enjoy the fine beaches of the Algarve in a relatively quiet straightforward resort with good amenities. The resort’s manageable size, relaxed atmosphere and excellent sheltered beach make Praia da Luz holidays an ideal choice for families. Praia da Luz accommodation is a mix of neat attractive villas, apartments and small-scale hotels, largely avoiding insensitive hi-rise development. The original village of Praia da Luz is attractive, with whitewashed fisherman’s cottages, narrow cobbled streets and a 16th century church.

Holidays to Praia da Luz – An excellent family resort
Praia da Luz holidays undoubtedly centre on Praia da Luz beach with its pleasant beach bars and attractive cobbled seafront promenade. Praia da Luz beach is a broad long crescent of sand on a small bay backed by ochre cliffs. Praia da Luz beach has gently shelving sand and an EU blue flag, providing safe conditions for children who will also enjoy messing around in the rock pools. For a quieter Praia da Luz beach try Praia de Porto do Mos. Praia da Luz provides a variety of watersport centres offering scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing. Children on holiday in Praia da Luz will enjoy the cinema, horse riding and excursions to waterparks and a dolphinarium. Praia da Luz is also a popular choice with golfers, with at least 4 courses in the area.

Praia da Luz Holidays – Visit nearby Lagos
Praia da Luz offers a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, with plenty of locally-caught fish on the menu. Nightlife in Praia da Luz includes a couple of modest discos. If you are in Praia da Luz you should also look at the Roman remains and a stroll along clifftop paths. Holidays in Praia da Luz are not complete without a visit to nearby Lagos, a fishing harbour enclosed by crumbling walls, set on a beautiful wide bay. Lagos was the former capital and has plenty of cultural and historical interest, traditional character and graceful architecture, and offers an appealing taste of real Portuguese life. Regular buses run from Praia da Luz to Lagos. Why not also check out the attractive villages in the low hills to the north. Other worthwhile Praia da Luz excursions include Silves Castle, the Barao de Sao Joao National Park, the Monchique Mountains, Cape St Vincent, and the town of Loule.