There was plenty to enjoy by way of alleyways and tiles.
It was the Romans who built the first town walls around Lagos and these were reinforced during the Arab and later Christian occupations of the town. The substantial city walls still form a protective ring around the old historic centre of Lagos date from 16th century, a time when raids by Barbary pirates were all too common and the threat from Spain turned out to be all too real.
The city is most visited for its beaches and nightlife which can be very boisterous in peak season – the beaches looked very inviting.
He was a 14 th century saint born in Lagos.
Another fortification right on the front and guarding the entrance to the city.
If I had to take to the waters I think this would be my preferred mode of sea faring – I loved the busy waterways.
We visited the Mercado which is on three levels.
I bought this grater on the first floor – a handcrafted “ fair trade” product
Then it was back through the streets to the bus station for a comfortable ride back to Alvor by coach for all of €4.5.
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Fabulous views