Property for sale: Lagos

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From its stunning Mediterranean beaches to its quaint historic town center, Lagos is an amazing city on the beautiful south western coast in the Algarve region of Portugal.  With its incredible coves and inlets, pristine beaches, charming docks, and perfectly preserved ancient architecture, there is something for absolutely everyone who is interested in owning Portugal real estate. - start your search today for Property for sale Lagos

Lagos, which can be literally translated as "lakes", is located approximately 35 kilometers east of Sagres Point in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.  Boasting a fabulous Atlantic coastline and a Mediterranean sub-tropical climate with plenty of sun and moderate rainfall throughout the year, travelers and residents alike will find an enjoyable climate no matter what time of year it is.  It is no surprise, then, that so many are eager to find property for sale Lagos!

As with most towns in this region, Lagos began its history as a maritime city.  For more than 2,000 years the town has been occupied by a variety of peoples, from the original Carthaginians to the Romans to the Moors.  This rich history has made for a beautifully diverse population and a fantastically varied cultural life.  And although many of its most prized monuments were decimated in the earthquake and tsunami of 1755, some of its ancient architecture has still been preserved through the centuries.  All of these factors make property for sale Lagos all the more desirable.

If the beautiful beaches and fantastic climate are not enough to keep a traveler outdoors for their entire trip, a visit to one of the extravagant churches or charming museums that can be found in town.  The Igreja de Santo Antonio, The Church of St. Anthony of Lisbon, was one of the few structures spared by the natural disasters of the 18th century.  With its intricate, gilded wood carvings and blue-and-white azulejos covering every inch of its soaring walls, this is a building that will fill any visitor with awe and wonder.  Next door to this landmark church is the quaint Museu Regional, featuring an eclectic mix of prehistoric and Neolithic artifacts discovered in the region.  Anyone interested in Portugal real estate will enjoy an afternoon perusing the variety that this museum has to offer.

Because of its location on the Atlantic coast, Lagos has always been closely dependent on the sea, with fishing serving as its primary industry until 1960.  At this time, the town embraced a pro-tourism policy, encouraging people to visit and perhaps stay for good and purchase property for sale Lagos.  Since then, and for good reason, tourism has been Lagos' most crucial economic industry.  Therefore, travelers of any sort are always warmly welcomed in this beautiful town.

Whether one is looking for a small apartment in town, or a country home on agricultural land, Lagos, Portugal offers the best that the Mediterranean has to offer.  For fantastic weather, gorgeous beaches, and stunning ancient architecture, a buyer would be hard pressed to find a town more picturesque than Lagos.  If a buyer wants to experience a vacation lifestyle all year long, this region is the perfect choice. For further information on Property for sale Lagos contact the Portugal property team on 0800 014 8201 or send your emails to: info@portugalproperty.com

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