Discover Praia da Luz a beautiful beach resort in the western Algarve, Portugal. Situated only 5 miles from the historic city of Lagos and a short drive from some of Europe’s best beaches. Praia da Luz was a traditional Portuguese fishing village that specialised in octopus potting and once had a Tuna canning factory by the beach. There are remains of a Roman bath house and aqueduct and prehistoric Mehirs near by remind us of the regions ancient people. Read more »