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Praia da Luz is the ideal location from which to explore the Algarve. Literally translated, Praia da Luz means Beach of Light, and dates back to Moorish times, when beacons were lit to warn fishermen at sea of the approaching danger from the Moors. Praia da Luz is a lovely picturesque fishing village, positioned around a large bay, with a wonderful soft, sandy beach. It boasts a beach where there are good conditions for water sports - surfing, waterskiing, diving or pedalos. To the West the countryside has been little changed by development. Here you will find nature, birds and unspoilt beaches. Praia da Luz welcomes those who want a fairly get-away-from-it-all sort of family holiday with all the essential comforts but not too much razzmatazz. Of the coastal villages to the west of Lagos, Praia da Luz is the most developed, which means it is also the one which has lost a little more of its original fishing village charm. Small hotels, villas and apartments mingle with fisherman's cottages, and there are a good range of restaurants and shops.
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