Lagoa is a city and municipality in the district of Faro, in the Portuguese region of Algarve. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 22,975, in an area of 88.25 km2. Its urban population, in the city of Lagoa proper, is 6,100 inhabitants. An important travel destination, its coast has won numerous accolades. Marinha Beach was considered by the Michelin Guide as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Sea coast of municipality of Lagoa
Cloister of the Convent of Saint Joseph from Carmelite nuns.
View of the Fort and Chapel of Our Lady of the Rock (Nossa Senhora da Rocha).
Natural grotto at Benagil (near Marinha Beach), where a large hole in the roof of the cave lets light in, a popular tourist attraction.
Faro District is the southernmost district of Portugal. The area is the same as that of the Algarve region. The administrative centre, or district capital, is the city of Faro. It borders Spain.
Roman baths at Praia da Luz, Lagos