Known as the port where the Portuguese explorers set out for their first voyages down the coast of Africa, Lagos is an ancient maritime town with more than 2,000 years of history.. Lagos' economy, like many coastal towns in Portugal, has always been closely linked to the sea, and fishing has been an important activity since very ancient times.
Lagos, with its ocean front offers beautiful beaches, a mild climate, a scenic coastline and historical heritage. The Marina de Lagos has 460 berths and has become an important centre for long-distance cruisers, and it's also famous for its modern drawbridge. Lagos also has plenty of cultural entertainment venues which celebrate many local traditions, ranging from architecture to gastronomy and handicrafts.