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Best Algarve Events for the Summer of 2014
The endless summer, the mirage of the ocean and the exotic charm of the seaside resorts, coupled with the Portuguese sense of melancholy make the Algarve an amazing place for all those looking for an unforgettable adventure, and here are some suggestions of best Algarve events for the summer of 2014.
Top 10 Summer Activities in the Algarve
Summer is coming and one of the best places to spend it is in the sunny happy Algarve, so let’s look into the Top 10 Summer Activities in the Algarve together!
Lagos to celebrate 440 years since city status
Lagos will be very soon commemorating 440 years since gaining its city status, time in which the Town Hall is organizing a bunch of activities including a tourist seminar, a guided tour and a book launch next week.
According to a statement released by the Lagos Town hall, the elevation of Lagos to city status is considered one of the most significant moments in local history because it was a clear recognition of the importance that the port town garnered.
New Lagos licensing restrictions might hurt tourism
New Lagos licensing restrictions are about to come into effect in a very odd move from mayor Barroso; these restrictions will cover Lagos and its surroundings and this is surely to negatively impact the businesses in the region.
Lagos and the region surrounding it is currently a top nightlife destination for tens of thousands of holiday makers, however the regional council has recently decided to close all of its bars at midnight.
Lagos to benefit from a multi-million Euro investment
The Lagos Council has recently signed a rather wide-reaching protocol with the SONAE chain, with the aim of developing and fixing up various urban and patrimonial sites throughout Lagos. Julio Barroso, Lagos’ Mayor is indeed hopeful that this agreement will prove to bare fruits, saying that the agreement is indeed a bonus for the municipality, especially when you consider the current international, national and regional economic issues.
The agreement has sealed the group’s intentions of investing heavily in Lagos by establishing various operations which will be carried out in and around the city, all of which relevant to the city’s interests, one very important one being the definition of the project for the Crotalia Towers and the Baluarte land.
Lagos guide
Even if the city of Lagos Portugal is a small one, it is nonetheless one of the most popular of the Algarve resorts. Pronounced Lagoosh, the city is located at about an hour drive from Faro and can thus easily reached with the help of some Lagos transfer from Faro Airport services. Why you should go there is another matter, one which we’ll talk about starting now.
There are many things to see and do while in Lagos, however one of the main attractions is the ‘Old Town’. You’ll notice that pretty much every one of the Algarve cities, towns and resorts feature some type of ‘old town’ because this region has been inhabited for the longest of times, thanks to its wonderful characteristics having been kept relatively constant for the past two thousand years or so.
