We at Naluda recommend some things you can do during your BPM Festival experience in Portugal.
:: About Lagoa ::
Lagoa is situated in the fertile Barrocal landscape a few miles away from the coast. The tourist hot spots nearby are Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, surrounded by one of the most beautiful parts of the Algarvian coast. The lower course of the river Arade marks the border with neighbouring Portimão.
The name (lagoa is the Portuguese word for lagoon) indicates that the first settlements were located in a marshy landscape, most likely a branch of the river Arade, that was drained later on for agricultural purposes.
During the Moorish period Lagoa belonged to Silves, the capital of the Algarve at that time. In 1550 the area around Lagoa was given to the order of Carmelite nuns by Queen D. Catarina. Like most of the buildings their convent Convento de Nossa Senhora do Carmo was destroyed by the earthquake in 1755 and partially restored in the 19th Century. It is located at the eastern entrance of the town near the EN125.
After the earthquake Lagoa became an independent municipality. The fishing industry, vineyards, and the traditional agricultural produce were the principal sources of wealth for the area until the 1970s, when tourism became the main driver of the area’s development and the building of a modern infrastructure.
:: Tours ::
Lagoa do Fogo Tour – Here!
If you are looking for a half-day comfortable trip to see some of the most magnificent highlights of São Miguel Island then this is one that we recommend. On this van tour you will go to the top of Fogo Mountain where you’ll have awesome views over Fogo Lake within the volcano’s crater and over the island and ocean. This vividly colored blue lake is known as one of the most beautiful lakes of the island. On the descent we drive you to the Caldeira Velha where you can take time to bathe and relax in a thermal pool that is surrounded by endemic fauna and flora.
Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao – Here!
Go inside a magical world on this guided 2-hour Benagil Caves tour from Portimao. This tour travels by small boat into intriguing sea caves where you will discover ornate natural rock formations. In the Benagil Caves, admire some of the globe’s most unique beaches which will leave you breathless.
Slide & Splash – Here!
Located in Lagoa, you can enjoy the several amusements in the park and interact with birds of prey and snakes or simply relax in the pool.
The entry ticket to Slide&Splash and allows an unlimited use of all the activities such as the Snail, Big slides, Jacuzzi, Banzai, Swimming pool, Children swimming pool, Tumble, Kamikaze, Soft Slopes, Soft Slopes For Children, Kamikaze Renewal, Black Hole, Rapid river, Turbulent river, Blue Hole, Tornado, Spectacles, Tropical Paradise.
:: Where to Eat ::
Restaurante Parilla Natural – parrillanatural.com
Parrilla Natural is a Steakhouse from Uruguay that offers a truly wonderful dining experience.
Our mature gardens, large deck and famed Pine tree, create a memorable setting, to enjoy one of the best dining experiences in the Algarve.
Whether for a romantic dinner, family get together or evening with friends, we’ll take care of your every need. Our Children’s play area offers the little ones an escape, whilst you take in the ambience and enjoy one of our stunning cocktails.
Pezinhos n’Areia – pezinhosnareia.com
We are a typical Portuguese Restaurant, specialized in fresh fish and seafood. Our history started in 1983 as a small hut on the beach and we have grown step by step to become the house as you know it today, a hexagon.
Our growth is due essentially to the allegiance of our clients who have always been here with us, through all this years, helping improving our quality with their welcome suggestions and opinions.
