Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz
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Lord Raymond Bill of Hougun Manor
Brierley Hill, UK103 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Visited Praia da Luz on a day trip whilst staying in Salema. Free parking, always a bonus. The sea front is very nice with a good selection of bars and restaurants, prices very reasonable. Very nice sandy beach easily accessible.
Written 17 August 2022
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Janet R
Farnworth, UK154 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
A lovely quiet place to stay with some excellent restaurants. Not a lot there though apart from a very nice beach. We went early July and please be aware that in the evening it can be very windy and a jacket or cardigan is definitely needed
Written 16 July 2022
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Joao Silva
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
A pretty little village by Algarve's turquoise waters. It has a beautiful, perfectly sized beach with plenty of nice cafes and restaurants around. There's quite a few hiking trails and limitless sports to choose from including golf, tennis and, of course, surfing. If you are looking for culture or just to party the night way you can head over to the nearest city -- Gorgeous, old Lagos which is just a stone's throw away (a 5-minute drive).
Written 20 March 2024
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wendy s
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
We are home this evening because all the bars are closed. 9:30pm. Restaurants say you have to prebook so we wonder around every evening to try to get something to eat. Hundreds of empty tired and derelict looking properties. No SHOPS!!!. Few bars. The whole resort needs a good scrub. Woukd NEVER return...
Written 21 September 2023
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Isabel B
Porto, Portugal91 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
The esplanade of Praia da Luz is located in a paradisiac place but unfortunately there are some very weak things. The employees are individually kind but have no idea what the table service is. The furniture of the esplanade is so old, dirty and degraded that any tent of fillings has a better equipment, the only thing really modern is the price, the cuisine is also acceptable.... That's what we have...
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Written 18 September 2024
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Davax
Barrie, Canada270 contributions
Jan 2020
We enjoyed Luz very much however, if you want to do more than sit around or walk the streets and beach, this is not the place to go in winter. The village is dead. It has a great number of restaurants and cafes but most are closed anytime between New Years and as long as March or April. There us absolutely no shopping other than the 2 grocery stores.
Written 24 January 2020
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donal byrne
Dublin, Ireland13 contributions
July 2023 • Family
I have been to Portugal and Europe countless times. Let me sum Praia De Luz up as follows. 1) hasn’t gotten over the terribly sad Maddy travesty. (We stayed 100 meters from the Ocean club) 2) it’s dirty and full of weeds 3) there are sod all restaurants and you are damn lucky to get a seat 4) it’s creepy, soulless and has strange men all around ( I had two youngish kids with me and they even commented about it) 5) it’s run down and feels like a council estate in parts 6) the prices are high in restaurants and local supermarkets 7) it’s small and limited with very little to do 8) the beach is fabulous (one of the best ). Saying all that it’s like a haunted town and to be avoided . Poor Maddy has left her scar on the place and it can’t escape the past.
Written 30 July 2023
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Zia N
Birmingham, UK147 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Too packed in summer, main advantage is the access to watersports pedalos etc. Impossible to park nearby in summer. Much nicer beaches nearby eg burgau, cabanhas velhas, boca rio.
Written 22 August 2021
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foodbylew
London, UK20 contributions
June 2021
Such a lovely, sandy beach with beautiful views and impressive cliffs! Could easily spend a whole day of your holiday here as there are plenty of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants in the surrounding area making it a great day out. Although the sea was a bit cold, it was very clear and there was no seaweed washing up onto the shore. Would highly recommend and definitely visit again myself.
Written 2 June 2021
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wellc0m
Berlin, Germany293 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Beautiful, well-kept sandy beach with sanitary facilities, free and paid areas and many bars and restaurants around. If you don't mind walking a few hundred meters there, you should follow the parking signs at the entrance to Luz. You will then come to a large square where there is no parking fee.
Written 13 September 2023
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iranguita
Cordoba, Spain
Estoy pensando en ir este verano con mi mujer e hijo de 7 años. Necesito opiniones que terminen de darme un empujón o por el contrario me abran los ojos. Merece realmente la pena?
Written 17 June 2019
Es un sitio bonito y hay muchos sitios cerca para hacer excursiones. Hay poco turismo español
Written 18 June 2019
They have local bars with live music
9 kms far - Lagos, the main city with lots of nightlife
30 kms far - Praia da Rocha with bars, disco, casino, etc...
Written 26 June 2019
Hi, we're looking at a holiday in Portugal this July. Would Pria da Luz be suitable for young family, kids are 4 and 1. We're travelling from New Zealand so don't wanna travel all that way to be unsuitable. Thanks, Joe
Written 19 March 2019
Yes, Praia da Luz is perfectly suitable for young children. The beach, in particular, is very safe, sandy and it is easy to keep kids in sight. There is plenty of accomodation. If I may make a suggestion: if you are looking for an apartment rather than hotel rooms, try "Mariners' Apartments". The landlords are British, extremely helpful and generous, the rooms are kept spotlessly clean and the house is located less than 100 yards from the beach with several restaurants in the vicinity. If I sound suspiciously positive about the place, the reason for enthusiasm is: I always choose that house when I'm in Praia da Luz, which is three times a year.
Written 6 May 2019
Divulgar um lugar paradisíaco, para o publico em geral visitar mais .
Written 15 February 2019
Praias paradisíacas: praia dos Carneiros e Arraial do Cabo no Brasil e White Beach nas Filipinas,as mais lindas que eu conheço
Written 23 March 2019
I’m staying in Burgau this July but want to visit Praia da luz, I have seen the public car park on google maps but do you have to pay there and if so how much per day and what time is best to get there in the morning to get a space?
Written 23 January 2019
Hi there are plenty of places to park your car for free there is an area opposite the Spar where you can stay all day for free also a lot of roads around the same area where you can park quite happily all day. Hope this helps Chris. Bugau is lovely, but steep. I love the fish restaurant in the square down by the front...fish to die for, so fresh.
Written 19 March 2019
Is this resort flat, would it be suitable for people with walking difficulties?
Thanks
Written 16 October 2018
I wouldn't recommend Praira da Luz for someone with walking difficulties. Most of the resort and area is hilly with some difficult walking surfaces. The sea front is quite flat but beyond that would be difficult.
Written 17 October 2018
Hallo, Het sardinesfestival is meestal in juli of augustus en is op de terrassen van de verschillende gelegenheden, bij de kerk en langs de muur van de boulevard. Veel plezier!
Written 1 September 2018
Hi, I'm renting a house in Praia da Luz in October with a group of friends for my 40th birthday. Does anyone know of any house keepers we could use? I'd rather employ privately than through an agency. Thanks so much :)
Written 28 August 2018
Check out Praia de luz Facebook page they might be able to help
Written 16 October 2018
Chulolaw
3 contributions
What are some better beaches in that area. I am going to Luz in mid October. I am sure it will be somewhat cool, but I would like to sit on the beach and relax some.
Anything you can suggest as for pretty beaches, nice restaurants, attractions anything would be greatly appreciated. I am traveling with my 70 year old mother, who has dreamed of going to Portugal so this is something I want to do for her but would like to make great memory for her to enjoy and cherish
Written 28 August 2018
There is a lovely beach a meir Praia with some really good restaurants all along it with walk ways for easy access, the weather should still be ok, forecast is 22-28 deg, I shall be out to my house on the 24th. Aljezer, carapatera, feragardo are all lovely beaches but access can be a problem for your mother. Take her up into the mountains of monquique, lovely views of Portugal. Alvor is also a good place to just sit and watch the world go by, very flat with walkways around the sand flats and lovely restaurants so this might be a better place fir your mother
Written 16 October 2018
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