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Its Old Town and marina are packed with quality yet affordable places to eat whether you’re after a quick snack or a smart Here’s our selection of the best eateries in Lagos from a Michelin-recommended hotel restaurant to beachside tapas joints After a morning exploring the Ponta da Piedade headland, have lunch at O Camilo, a family-run fish specialist on the cliffs above Praia Camilo Take a pew out on the terrace with sea views or in the contemporary Choose from a menu focused on freshly-caught standouts of which include the lemon sole and tiger prawns Meat-lovers also have the rarely-seen option of fried rabbit >> Check out other food options on this food tour in Lagos! Lunch or dinner at Bar Quim – a shack-like beach bar about halfway along Meia Praia – revolves around one thing: prawns garlic and coriander and topped with a wedge of lemon Get in the mood with a bowl of meaty fish soup to start and order a basket of rustic bread to mop up the spicy canteen-like interior – this is one of the best tapas joints in Lagos mix and match classics such as meatballs in tomato sauce Piri Piri prawns and pork cheek in red wine sauce Ask staff for the daily veggie special and choose from a selection of Budget Meals if you’re after something more substantial Jam with bread tapas and herbs on the black plate | Farhad Ibrahimzade / Shutterstock Avenida Offering a classy yet affordable culinary experience, the glass-fronted restaurant at Hotel Avenida has Bib Gourmand status in the Michelin guide Dutch chef Roeland Klein and his teamwork in an open kitchen preparing dishes that showcase the region’s finest meat and fish cooked in a salt crust with lime and thyme or the six-course tasting menu with specially paired wines Start or finish the evening with a cocktail at the hotel’s rooftop bar this ambitiously named restaurant has a lot to live up to It succeeds with carefully presented regional dishes such as cataplana – a seafood and chorizo stew named after the copper pan in which it’s cooked – and pears poached in port as well as an extensive selection of local red and white wines you’re served a complimentary glass of port after your meal Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy >> If you’re looking for a more local experience, try out a traditional Portuguese dinner cooked by a family! Salad with guacamole | Brooke Lark / unsplash Tasca Jota Tasca Jota serves up modern Portuguese fare in a cavernous dining room of stone floors and wooden beamed ceilings The young team’s dynamism shows on every plate such as cod ceviche and chicken wings with Tamarind sauce Another reason for walking ten minutes from the centre is the homemade bread which is served straight from the oven throughout the day This is one of the best options in Lagos for a snack or light lunch Situated on a quiet residential street on the outskirts of the Old Town (they’ll guide you in by phone if you get lost) it offers a menu of inexpensive meat and vegetarian empanadas Go for the meal combo which includes salad and fresh fruit juice Seating is out on the cobbled street or inside the small A selection of locally-brewed craft beers is also available Food, table setting | anniespratt / unsplash If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read 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song is rooted in Portuguese folk tradition The video features artistic editing by Rita Carmo, based on images from the concert that gave rise to the album Celina da Piedade ao vivo na Casinha Musicians include Ana Santos on violin; Fili Ribeiro on percussion and vocals; Nilson Dourado on guitar; Sebastião Santos on drums; and Sofia Neide on double bass (headline image: Celina da Piedade on stage at “Artes à Rua” Festival in Évora September 2023 – Photo by Joana César) Please enter an answer in digits:13 + nineteen = the brief challenged the architect to develop a building in connection with the existing complex providing the much needed extra bedrooms while ensuring the well-being of the patients as a priority the resulting program includes ten double rooms and four individual rooms all equipped with private facilities. images © joão morgado the design by the architect results in a program that utilizes the minimum space for the required functions in order to fit within the area of land available and maintain a connection to the existing building the concept is based on this principal and aims to provide a very user-focused experience the volume dematerializes itself through the projection of rooms outward distorting the main façade and forming a special sculptural moment that creates an eye-catching landmark for the town the internal rooms aim to capture as much of the outdoor landscape as possible the protrusions on the façade are designed to large dimensions (3.5/4.5m) in order to bring in vast amounts of daylight the resulting geometry of the design therefore defines the image of the building the scale also aims to establish a relationship with the surrounding trees and create a distinction within the urban landscape the concept by nuno piedade alexandre results in a functional program that prioritises the needs of the users architect: nuno piedade alexandre photography: joão morgado drawings: courtesy of nuno piedade alexandre happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. isn’t left wanting when it comes to tourist-friendly attractions the old town is made up of cobbled streets while some of the coastline’s best beaches kayaking spots and surf schools are a short drive or walk away | @missxnou / unsplash Just a 10-minute drive south of Lagos are the rust-coloured limestone cliffs of the Ponta da Piedade (Piety Point) one of the Algarve’s most striking natural attractions sea pillars and rock arches has been carved out by winter storms over the ages and is best explored by kayak Head to one of a handful of cliff-top stores for gear rental and/or to book a place on a guided excursion You can also walk the area via a series of boardwalks descending to the coves on stone staircases Explore Lago’s beautiful coast with these Ponta da Piedade tours here Arrive early to get a spot on Praia do Camilo a small strip of sand backed by towering orange cliffs Situated 2km (1.2mi) south of the town centre it’s accessed by a wooden staircase and a man-made tunnel through ochre limestone rocks when the cliffs are carpeted in brightly coloured Mediterranean saltbush and saltwort herring gulls and black-headed gulls flock to the rocky ledges Lagos’s Saint Anthony Church boasts one of the finest Baroque interiors in Portugal it was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755 and is named after one of the country’s most popular saints a Lisbon-born follower of Saint Francis of Assisi whose life is depicted in six oil paintings around the church The walls surrounding them are adorned with richly carved with lower sections decorated in traditional blue-and-white tiles Owing to Lagos’s strategic coastal position it’s been protected by fortifications for millennia The structure that now stands at the tip of the harbour dates mainly from the 16th century still remain – as does an arched entrance flanked by chunky watchtowers which runs in between the castle and the ocean and offers plenty of shady rest spots Hike from Praia da Luz to Ponta da Piedade The 13km (8mi) hike from Praia da Luz to Lagos is the final section of the Fisherman’s Trail – a 263km (163mi) coastal route that starts in Porto Covo the Algarve coastline and the village of Luz Follow the blue-and-green way markers along the clifftops before arriving at Ponta da Piedade after about two hours of walking Call in for a local craft beer or cocktail at this bohemian sofas and shade-giving trees and roamed by friendly resident cats the Garden is also sought out for its barbecued meats (order the ribs) and fish all of which are served with summer salads Mar d’Estórias sells high-quality Portuguese products and souvenirs books and music in a carefully restored Renaissance church Items in the main shop are displayed beneath a beautiful vaulted ceiling which mercifully survived the earthquake of 1755 and range from locally sourced honey and olive oil to handmade ceramics and baskets head to the roof terrace for a glass of Portuguese wine accompanied by ocean views There are three surf beaches in Lagos: Praia da Luz (beach Praia do Porto de Mós (beach and reef breaks) and Beginners have several surfing academies to choose from offering everything from gear rental and group and private lessons Check out the day trips and week-long packages offered by the team at Surf Experience which also include yoga sessions on the beach Catch some waves these bookable surf lessons in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal Seafood specialist Marisqueira O Perceve is a 15-minute walk from Lagos’s old town but it’s worth the detour (and the slightly above-average price-point) for its net-fresh crabs Top choices include the seafood platter – a seven-shellfish combo that comes with the restaurant’s own mayonnaise – or the mildly spiced lobster curry plus a local Dory white wine or a cold draft beer a grungy live-music joint down the road from the castle rock ‘n’ roll and pop acts appear most evenings of the week usually taking to the stage at about 11pm and playing into the early hours of the morning so the place fills up quickly on show nights Arrive before the music starts to get a good standing spot See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Portuguese folk music artist Celina da Piedade emerged victorious in the coveted category of “Best Live Performance” at the Iberian Festival Awards Gala held at the Grand Auditorium of Forum da Maia The talented musician and her band captivated the audience with a mesmerizing live rendition of two songs showcasing their exceptional musical prowess This distinguished honor recognizes Celina da Piedade’s unwavering commitment to delivering unforgettable live performances as demonstrated at the Festival Folk Celta in Ponte da Barca last year With a string of acclaimed appearances at renowned national and international events and festivals she continues to solidify her position as a sought-after live performer Please enter an answer in digits:5 + sixteen = BackThe ACO remembers the late Domingo PiedadeThe Automobile Club de l’Ouest is sad to have learned of the passing of Domingo Piedade at the age of 75 the team manager of Joest Racing for its first two wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984 and 1985 Portuguese driver Domingo Piedade left his mark on the 24 Hours of Le Mans has the team manager of New Man Joest Racing for the German team's two wins in 1984 and 1985 The victories were won with the Porsche 956 by Henri Pescarolo and Klaus Ludwig in 1984 then by Paolo Barilla The ACO extends its sincerest condolences to Domingo Piedade's family and loved ones PHOTO: The Porsche 956 of New Man Joest Racing winner of the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans thanks to Paolo Barilla Related News24h Le Mans02/05/2025 The trailer for the documentary ‘American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans’ unveiledIn 2023 during the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans ‘American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans’ retraces this adventure in a full-length documentary broadcast exclusively on Prime Video on 12 June The second round of the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) takes place this Sunday 4 May at the Circuit Paul Ricard An impressive 44 cars are expected on the grid with a large French contingent on home soil in terms of both drivers and teams For the 93rd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours (11-15 June 2025) the #59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo entered by United Autosports in the LMGT3 class will feature a unique livery: the Meningitis Flag The aim of this livery is to raise awareness of a disease that is all too often overlooked: meningitis The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is proud to announce that Roger Federer the revered champion and global sporting icon will don the mantle of official starter at the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans the fourth round of the FIA WEC World Endurance Championship Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Celina da Piedade is a Portuguese accordionist She started studying music at the age of 5 and shortly afterwards was performing in public She studied at the Conservatório de Setúbal In 1998 she started collaborating with the Associação PédeXumbo she joined Rodrigo Leão’s Cinema Ensemble Celina was a founding member of the Uxu Kalhus group playing with the band between 2000 and 2010 She also performed with the music and humor act Homens da Luta Celina has collaborated with numerous Portuguese and international artists She is part of the Tais Tais group together with Vitorino Celina is co-author of the book “I cadernos de Dança do Alentejo” In March 2021, Celina da Piedade released her fourth, a live recording titled “Celina da Piedade ao vivo Casinha” (Sons Vadios Celina da Piedade has taken her accordion and her voice to the most varied contexts showcasing a remarkable mix of Portuguese roots and current sounds Celina won the “Best Live Performance” category at the Iberian Festival Awards Please enter an answer in digits:2 × 3 = 2016 at 7:01 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Obituary courtesy of Danbury Memorial He was the son of the late Manuel Fernandes He moved to the United States in 1969 and worked as a chef at Old Oak Restaurant and then Magnifico's Restaurant in Danbury Later in 1986 he opened Tonelli's restaurant with his brother Tony Tonelli's was his pride and joy for 26 years until his graceful retirement helping family with any work they needed in their homes He is survived by his mother Julia Fernandes of Lousã (wife Melissa) of New Milford and daughter Elizabeth Fernandes of Torrington Jeffrey Almeida (wife Catia) of Brookfield and Jennifer Machado (husband Firmino) of New Milford As well as his grandchildren; Kayla & Kyle Machado Tina Aucella and three brothers; Jack Fernandes Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. October 5, 2023 by Samantha Wareing Students said many things about how the distinct coastal Malibu and greater Los Angeles culture came as a shock in contrast to the communities they were raised in Students said they chose to study at Pepperdine to break out of their hometown bubbles meet new people with different backgrounds and grow as a person “I wanted to get myself out of the Dubai bubble — the happy safe bubble,” sophomore Jason Piedade said it didn’t represent the rest of the world and I wanted to expose myself to grow.” L.A. was not at all what Piedade expected it to be. He said he was raised watching YouTubers, rom-coms and movies like “La La Land,” so he built up a romanticized idea of the city “As I drove by the Warner Bros. Studio I found myself absolutely shocked that movies were filmed in buildings like that,” Piedade said “It took away the magic a bit.” Piedade said people in Dubai seem to take their safety for granted He said there is more censorship in Dubai than in the United States but there is more safety at night in Dubai there is a give-and-take between safety and freedom my mom wasn’t worried if I left the house at the middle of the night and was walking the streets at 4 a.m.,” Piedade said Piedade noticed the politics are different He said Americans seem to have more entitlement when it comes to their ideas about how the country should be run “People in Dubai are a lot more confident in their leaders,” Piedade said “They have no real complaints to give about how the country is run.” was the kindness in small-talk interactions Piedade said he was shocked at how willing people are to spark conversation One of Piedade’s first interactions at Pepperdine was in line at the on-campus Starbucks A woman behind him was so excited to start a conversation about how they share the same drink order of a caramel macchiato “Americans are a lot more small-talky,” Piedade said “No one cares in Dubai and go about their day with tunnel vision.” Piedade said he has grown in confidence since coming to Pepperdine He loves that Americans are so in touch with people’s emotions and seem to genuinely care about how those around them are feeling He said being in the United States pushed him to develop his emotional side as a man also said her experiences thus far on the mainland pushed her to grow in many ways Wade described how Hawai’i is a melting pot of different languages including a form of English called “Pidgin.” Pidgin is the same as English but more culturally based with certain slang terms Wade said the warm hospitality in Hawai’i is pivotal to its culture She described how there are people to welcome you immediately with a fresh Hawaiian lei and warmth as you step off the plane at the airport in Hawai’i She said Hawai’i operates as more of a collectivist society She noticed how people on the mainland are helpful and caring toward one another Wade described some stand-out differences between the Hawaiian island and the mainland Hawai’i has many deeply rooted Asian influences that make up the Hawaiian culture Wade found it shocking that people on the mainland leave their shoes on in the house Wade additionally found it a culture shock that people in L.A call those of authority by their first names but it’s culturally expected to speak to those of authority as if they are above you at all times she calls them “Auntie X” instead of simply calling them by their first name Sophomore Niccie Jamitkowski also noticed some substantial cultural differences between the west coast and the east coast where she is from Jamitkowski said she loves the old, colonial buildings in her hometown of North Andover, Massachusetts. She said she misses the cozy, “Gilmore Girls “ vibe “It’s nice to have a fall day inside with a warm drink in hand,” Jamitkowski said “It’s technically colder there The accents are polar opposites and the rough She described the California accent as being rough in a completely different way Jamitkowski also noticed some other differences between her hometown of North Andover and L.A. She noticed there is much more excitement and things to do in L.A. She also said one is less prone to seasonal depression when the seasons change because it is mostly sunny in L.A. “I did not expect the overall good vibes here and high spirits,” Jamitkowski said as an idealized place with many influencers and celebrities Wade and Jamitkowski each said they are glad they came to Pepperdine “I met so many people different than myself,” Wade said “I grew way more as a person over the last two years than I would have if I stayed in the island bubble of Hawai’i.” Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Contact Samantha Wareing via email: samantha.wareing@pepperdine.edu or via Twitter: @WareingSamantha “We earn very little to pay that for a machine” one of the 30 workers who crossed the state in May last year travelling over 700 kilometres from the Jequitinhonha Valley in the north of Minas Gerais to work for four months on the Piedade Farm To the report, Starbucks said it was “deeply concerned to learn of the allegations of labour violations or poor working conditions” at Piedade Farm and that it plans to investigate the situations mentioned by the report. Read the company’s full position here Repórter Brasil also tried to contact the producer by phone and email but had not heard back as of writing this article The space remains open for future manifestations after an inspection by Ministry of Labour inspectors on the property in which the public servants warned that the practice was illegal The farm managers then suggested to the seasonal workers that they pay for the machinery to the contractor the person responsible for recruiting the group in the north of the state but took his own derriçadeira for the crop the amount of R$ 50 paid by the property seems little to Antônio* given the expenses that a worker may have with the equipment we are the ones who must pay for maintenance These R$ 200 [the sum of the rent for the four months] are not even enough to repair the machine when it breaks down “The accommodation was messy and the bathroom was all in shambles with no flooring or even a tile on the wall” resigned: “But inside the sun doesn’t burn and the rain doesn’t drip on us” *Names changed to preserve the anonymity of the workers Sua contribuição permite que a gente continue revelando o que muita gente faz de tudo para esconder Receba as investigações daagência de jornalismo daRepórter Brasil no seu e-mail. 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Desenvolvido por Studio Cubo e Design por Paula Carvalho Home Impacto Sobre O que fazemos Parcerias Biblioteca English Home Cova medida Esperança Jornadas Trabalheira Home Reportagens Documentários Outros APOIE Receba o conteúdo da Repórter Brasil direto na sua caixa de email. Assine nossa newsletter. The Church in Piedade village in Divar, on a hill is dedicated to Our Lady of Piety, or Nossa Senhora da Piedade Igreja em Divar, Goa in Portuguese. It has a Catholic population of around 1,500, who celebrate the feast of the patron on the third Sunday of October, which this year falls on 15 October. The first chapel was constructed on top of the Divar hill, between the villages of Goltim and Navelim in December 1515 and it was dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Divar and since there was no Church in this village, this chapel was considered to be one. At present, the cemetery exists here. Gaspar Correira, in the book, Lendas da India, Vol. II, pg 108, says that after finishing the battle in Persia, Alfonso de Albuquerque proceeded to Goa since he had a great desire to see the Church dedicated to Our Lady of Piety in Divar. He further adds that Alfonso prayed the whole day during this journey, and seeing the Church of Divar, he returned to the cabin…... and passed away on December 27, 1515. Others say that the first chapel was constructed in 1541 by Rui de Silveira, a native of Evora and captain of the sea of Narve. This information is given on a stone, which is now below the middle door of Narve Church. The Chapel was expanded in 1625 and raised to the statues of the Church by archbishop D. Frei Sebatiao De S. Pedro (1625-1629). The construction of the present Church began in 1700 and it was completed in 1724. Its architect was Fr (Msgr) Antonio Joao de Frias from San Ana Telaulim, Vicar of Piedade, who died in 1727 at his native place. The two Communidades Fabriqueiras, namely Goltim and Navelim, helped financially to construct the church. The missionaries who brought the Catholic faith to this island were the Jesuits. The Church has three main entrances, one in front and the other two on the sides. It has twin towers with spear finials. Its architecture is New Roman with Baroque features. The columns in the Church are Corinthian. To the left of the main entrance is a staircase that leads to the choir loft and to the right is a huge Baptismal Font that looks to be constructed of one single stone. It has a huge pulpit and in it is the image of the patron. In front of the Church are two statues on pedestals, one that of Fr Jacome Gonsalves and the other of St Jose Vas. The parishioners celebrate the feast with deep fervour on the third Sunday of October, which is preceded by the Maddi and the nine-day thematic Novena. During the Novena days, a statue of the patron is kept in the church, which the faithful venerate and on the feast day it is taken in procession. (The writer is Superior at Casa Professa, Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa) Copyrights 2020 Fomento Media, Goa- All rights reserved. Francisco Xavier Roque Joao da Piedade Rebelo, Goa's first auxiliary bishop from Goa was remembered on September 4 on his 125th birth anniversary The page you requested could not be found There could be an error in the URL you entered into your browser why not take a look at some of the other great sections on the Express website: If it’s still a mystery don’t hesitate to contact us here order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated The page you are looking for might have been removed Copyright © 2025 Sakal Media Group – Gomantak Private Limited - All Rights Reserved Flow of events on eptember 9 5 am - Allvorad - (Brass Band) all members to accompany the Alvorad 3.30 pm - Flag parade from the Club House en route Communidade of Goltim Navelim to Vitozem with the brass band back to Asilo ground Goltim / Navelim 3.30-4 pm - Flag march from Dattaram house time allotted 25 minutes each (total six floats from six wards) 7-7.30 pm - Felicitation of chief guests and guest of honour (SBI officials) vote of thanks 7-7.45 pm - Archie's band performance 7.45-8.45 pm - Judges' verdict of float parade 8.45-10 pm - O'luv (Olavo Rodrigues) pop singer performance 10 pm - Lucky coupon draw and end of show Surrounded by the River Mandovi and blessed with lush green fields the scantily populated island of Divar is a popular hotspot for visiting tourists but it's the centre of attraction for the entire state of Goa during the harvest season when the annual festival of flags ‘Bonderam' (Bandeira in Portuguese means flag) is celebrated with enthusiasm in the moth of August While the first one is celebrated at Sao Matias village the second one is celebrated at Piedade village on the fourth Saturday of August and is followed by the harvest feast on the following Sunday the Piedade Youth Association has been celebrating Bonderam for over three decades and this is the 34th year that this festival of flags will be celebrated at Piedade village while the Bonderam celebrations will be held on September 9 this year the church associated harvest feast which marks the ripening of the crop has already been celebrated on August 27 as usual," informs Beato D'mello current president of Piedade Youth Association "This year because of Ganesh Chaturthi falling in the same week we had preponed the celebration from August 26 to August 19 But again because of the code of conduct imposed due to assembly-by polls we had to postpone it to September," says Freddy Ferrao from Romantic ward The church ritual involves taking out a flag march carrying the statue of baby Jesus and the patron saint in a procession to the field where the parish priest cuts the corn while the locals take the corn and keep it near the altar in the church Mass is then offered and home grown fruits are distributed The parish priest sprinkles holy water on the vehicles The locals meet and greet while the brass band plays The Bonderam festival is a fun filled festival that needs no invitation for the visitors outside the village and the locals participate wholeheartedly wearing vibrant colourful attires and displaying their talents through various competitions food and competitions are a part of any village festival in Goa and Bonderam is not an exception to this unwritten rule we do have mock fights among our six wards during Bonderam but no weapons are used Everything is just a fun-filled activity which all of us enjoy thoroughly," smiles U D Aleixinho Monserrate A central government employee and the past president (1989-90) of the Piedade Youth Association the spirit and the fervour of the festival celebrations remains untouched with no traces of enmity Frozen in time frame is the history which now the islanders remember in a fond manner Known as the favourite festival of the year Bonderam gives Divarkars a platform to exhibit their talents The flags now are not signs of battles but symbols of peace." "Last year the association tried to adopt technology and introduced live screening on a LED screen so that the celebrations could be better viewed where the celebration takes place is small and the audience could not get a glimpse of the events Our current president Beato has taken extra efforts to make it possible He has also linked this screen to our Facebook page wherein Goans sitting in UK and Dubai can also watch Bonderam live," adds Freddy "Early morning a wake-up call is given at 5.30 am just like a public announcement to remind the people to get ready for the grand feast of Bonderam which begins at midday with a flag march with brass band followed by a fancy dress parade and traditional float parade There is tough competition and each ward tries to win by displaying the best of their talent in choosing the theme of the float These are non-commercial floats that display competitive spirit and winning is tough song and dance is all over the place until 10 pm the donation coup lottery draws are announced marking the end of the day long fest Apart from the islanders there is equal crowd from across Goa gathered to watch the gala festival sponsored by the State Bank of India and others Already registered on our BusinessLIVE or TimesLIVE websites Forgot your password? SowetanLIVE© are registered trademarks of Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Here are our picks of the top Instagram-worthy spots in Portugal’s southern paradise Ria Formosa Marine Park | © Serhiy Stakhnyk / Alamy Stock Photo Praia da Marinha The Praia da Marinha in Lagoa is dotted with plenty of stunning cliffsides that are characteristic of the area but the sapphire-blue sea and nearby towns attract plenty of attention as well Praia da Marinha | © Adwo / Alamy Stock Photo © Angelo DeVal - Travel Photography / Alamy Stock Photo It’s small, but still packs a visual punch. The Praia do Camilo is a beautiful beach in Lagos that attracts sunbathers and photographers who aren’t afraid to climb a few stairs import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_1"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(window.canRunAmazon) { const amazonService = new AmazonBidService(); promises.push(amazonService.fetchBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Ponta da Piedade The rock formations at Ponta da Piedade offer yet more stunning landmarks in Lagos The best way to explore this paradise is by boat or kayak Ponta da Piedade | © Susana Guzman / Alamy Stock Photo Markets From fish markets to gypsy markets, these locations will overwhelm all the senses and provide the perfect setting for more than a few cool and unique photos. They are also the key locations to find unique souvenirs Market stalls in Lagos | © Chris Howes / Wild Places Photography / Alamy Stock Photo Faro Faro is the regional capital of Algarve and is covered in historically important landmarks there is plenty to capture on camera (or on your phone) Sé Church Faro | © Greg Balfour Evans / Alamy Stock Photo © Rawdon Wyatt / Alamy Stock Photo Nestled along a cliffside, Carvoeiro is another picture-perfect destination Even the most amateur photographers will be able to capture great pictures here located across the Arade River from Portimão and west of Carvoeiro is easily one of the most beautiful seaside villages in the Algarve and a favorite of Instagrammers Fishing village of Ferragudo | © christophe cappelli / Alamy Stock Photo Albufeira The region’s party center also has a traditional side with roots deep in maritime history. From the houses to the beaches and even a water-based amusement park, Albufeira has no shortage of creative inspiration and lovely images to capture Old town Albufeira | © mauritius images GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo Cabo de São Vicente Wild, rugged, and isolated, the Cape of Saint Vincent is a powerful destination for surfing and photo-taking Cabo De Sao Vicente | © Reinhold Tscherwitschke / Alamy Stock Photo Ilha de Tavira The town of Tavira is a charming and quiet retreat from the usual crowds and resorts of the Algarve This sandbar is part of the Ria Formosa system yet stands out with its 12 kilometers of white-sand beaches Ilha de Tavira | © Joaquin Ossorio-Castillo / Alamy Stock Photo Marina de Vilamoura Upscale and sophisticated the marina of Vilamoura isn’t just a place to park your boat but also to enjoy a lovely meal against an equally lovely backdrop Whether you share a photo of a sunset against the docks or one of a seafood dish at a local restaurant The Marina Vilamoura | © Rob Ford / Alamy Stock Photo Aljezur and Vicentina Coast The northwestern coast of the Algarve is a favorite among surfers and nature-lovers Surrounded by the natural park (that extends to Alentejo) this part of the Algarve will offer a different view to the typical beaches and colorful cliffs normally expected from south Portugal Porto Covo Sea and cliffs in Costa Vicentina | © Angelo DeVal - Travel Photography / Alamy Stock Photo About the author Nina Santos Nina is a Portuguese-American writer living in Lisbon She spends all of her time exploring and sharing the amazing things that Portugal has to offer