One of the most famous attractions of Lagos is Ponta Da Piedale, a bay where you can find two remarkable sites: a viewing point (Miradouro da Ponta da Piedade) and a lighthouse (Farol da Ponta da Piedade). The bay is considered one of the most picturesque places in the whole of the Algarve, and one glance from afar is enough to fully realize it. Coming closer, tourists see the views that make them freeze. Marina de Lagos is another great place to walk and admire the scenic views, especially in the evening, when the charming marina opens from the other side demonstrating fantastic views of incoming and outgoing ships and a magnificent seascape.
In Lagos you can find several beautiful monuments to great people (mostly located in the city center) acquaintance with which brings aesthetic enjoyment, so it's definitely worth paying attention to sculptural works of art. Antigo Mercado de Escravos (located on Praça Infante Dom Henrique) is a peculiar historical monument and museum - the fact is that the first slave trader market in Europe once operated here. In the trade office, you can find several interesting household items left over from those distant times, tourists will certainly feel the atmosphere. The building is not significant from an architectural point of view, which makes it easy to pass by - however, one shouldn't do this because of its historical component.
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