The legendary hospitality of the Algarvian people is world renowned. For centuries conquerors as well as fugitives found a new home here and left their legacy .
The area has been heavily influenced by the Moors in its architecture, music, flora and fauna.
One of the best examples of the glory of the Moorish empire are the ruins of the Silves castle.
Sagres and Lagos, the nearby towns witnessed the Golden Age of Portugal‘s history.
Lagos, the old harbour and residence of Prince  Henry the Navigator offers the traveller today the remains of  its rich history as well as the possibility to relax and enjoy the
fabulous fish and excellent wines in one of the numerous restaurants and bars.

Pay a visit to the Museo Municipal (city museum) in Lagos and the Fortaleza (fortress ) in Sagres.
In Sagres, the most southwestern town of Europe, once  the best navigators, boat builders and astronomers worked in Prince Henry the Navigator’s nautical college. Even now the impressive beauty of the ocean reminds us of
the courage of sailors in search for new worlds.
For its beauty and historical meaning Sagres is part of world patrimonium.
Visit  Aljezur, Silves, Tavira, Castro Marim and discover in every museum, church and especially in daily life the true history of the Portuguese,
the people and its traditions.