Algarve Beach Holidays in Praia da Luz

Getting there and getting around

Package holidays to Praia da Luz can easily be found at travel.co.uk, although there are no direct flights to Praia da Luz transfer time is around 2 hours 30 minutes from the nearest airport. Praia da Luz flights arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). Flights take approximately 3 hours and you can fly from most UK airports. Hotels in Praia da Luz range from 2 to 5 star hotels, most of which are family-friendly with inside entertainment.

Things to do

When going on holidays to Praia da Luz the main attraction for visitors is the magnificent coastline. Praia da Luz beach is the perfect place to chill out on, soaking up the sun, but if you’re going for a little more excitement then you could try out the water sport facilities. The beach at Prais da Luz is a Blue Flag beach, so going out for a swim is a great way to cool off. For somewhere a little quieter you can try Praia de Porto do Mos, which is the ideal place for recuperating. You can find a wide selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants in this traditional little village, which has still managed to retain much of its original charm. Tourists who are interested in the local history can visit the 16th century church of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of the Light), and as Praia da Luz dates back to Roman times, there are also Roman archaeological sites to discover. Activities for all the family include golf, scuba diving, sailing, the cinemas, horse riding and numerous water parks. Other popular day trips include Silves Castle, the Barao de Sao Joao National Park and the towns of Lagos and Loule.

Food and drink

When going on holidays in Praia da Luz you can find an excellent selection of cafés, bars and traditional restaurants where fresh locally-caught fish is normally on the menu, such as octopus which is definitely worth a try. Apart from the enjoying the local wine and beers in the restaurants and relaxed bars, nightlife is generally quite low-key.