Bustling Character without the Hustle makes a Lagos Holiday

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About 50 miles west of Faro airport waits your Lagos holiday. An old fishing port and market town, it is a hive character, both in terms of the locals and surroundings.

It is place where tourists can get a taste of the more urban side to Portuguese living, the town being a bustling metropolitan area, though it is nonetheless friendly and accommodating to non-locals. The largely pedestrianised old town is as charming as it is diverse, with a countless number of restaurants, bars, boutiques and knickknack shops, such that those accustomed to city life will feel completely at ease with a Lagos holiday.

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Currency

Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques.

Time

Local time is GMT +1
(GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, but English is widely spoken and understood.

Electricty

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz.
Round two-pin plugs are used.

Lagos Climate

If you have been searching for a location that has spectacular beaches and fantastic weather throughout the whole year, then head for a holiday in Lagos in the Algarve. With over 3000 hours of sunshine each year and a flight time of less than three hours from the UK it is no surprise that this sunny resort is such a hit with UK holiday makers. Temperatures in Lagos can reach a high of 30C during the hottest months of July and August, and winter temperatures hover around the 17C mark, making it the ideal year round sunshine destination.

Tipping

Service charges are usually added to hotel and restaurant bills, otherwise it is customary to leave a 10% tip. Bar staff and taxi drivers also expect tips, which usually entails rounding up of the bill to the nearest Euro.

Communications

The international access code for Portugal is +351. There are no area or city codes required. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).