Tiffany's Riding Centre is on the main road, EN125, 7 kms west of the town of Lagos, between the villages of Espiche and Almádena, in the Algarve, Portugal. Less than ten minutes drive from the resorts of Lagos, Praia da Luz, Burgau and Budens.

Tel: 282 697 395

Around 8km north of Lagos, just off the main N120 to Aljezur and close to the village of Barão de São João, Lagos Zoo

Open: May– Sept daily 10am–7pm; Oct– April daily 10am–5pm;
Admittance: €8, children €5

The large, leafy complex houses flamingos, tucans, ibis, parrots and emus, as well as a few wallabies, monkeys and farm animals in a special children's enclosure. There's also a shop, restaurant and an exhibition centre.

Tel: 282 680 100

The beautiful beaches of the Algarve are inspected regularly and many hold the coveted Blue Flag classification. They offer clear blue water and soft, clean, sand that slips between your toes. The beach at Luz is particularly clean and safe and perfect for families.

Meia Praia
Easily the biggest of Lagos' beaches, curving around the edge of the bay all the way from the marina to the river estuary at Alvor. It is a long open beach, but has not natural shade to shelter. Naturists favour the western end.

Praia da Luz

Portugal’s southernmost province is justly famous for its spectacular scenery along a fabulous coastline. The main golf season is from late autumn to late spring. The nearest golf courses to the resort are listed below:

Palmares, Meia Praia
An interesting course, is best known for its breathtaking scenery. The setting is idyllic, with the majority of the holes on gentle slopes above the extensive beach stretching from the new Lagos marina to the mouth of the Alvor River.

No. of holes: 18 Par (SSS): 71 (72)

A friendly Portuguese restaurant about half way between Praia da Luz and Burgau on the local road which runs nearest to the coast. It is on the right hand side of the road coming from Luz, before the right turn to Almadena and almost opposite Porto Dona Maria.

Eat inside or out, also a summer terrace. Omelettes, Fish, Duck, Pork, Steak and some good cataplana (for two or more).

Tel: 282 788 358

The Beach Hut has every water sport imaginable. Dolphin watching, boat trips to Sagres & grottos. Fun rides include flyfish, slyder, banana and ringos, waterski, wakeboard, sailing, windsurf, surf and kayaks.

RYA Traning centre offers courses and lessons on all sports. Check out their Junior Watersports Day: fun and learning watersports (8-16yrs) from 10am - 5pm, twice weekly, booking essential.

Tel: 919 760 773

Pizza restaurant set in a converted winery of a manor house, fantastic setting, very popular. Evenings only.

Tel: 282 697416

English themed bar and restaurant offers good homemade english food, live entertainment and shows most sporting events on big screen TVs.

Sunday Roast served from noon: beef, pork, chicken or lamb roast!

Tel: 282 697 315

Nestled on the edge of a national park, it is still a working fishing village where you can watch the boats, with their lights bobbing on the moonlit waters, over dinner on one of the restaurant terraces. The walks around Burgau are very rewarding, particularly the coastal ones east to Luz and west to Salema. Steep narrow cobbled streets lead down from the centre of the village to the beach and slipaway.

The very name 'Praia da Luz', meaning 'Beach of Light' conjures up romantic notion. The name is often abbreviated nowadays to 'Luz'.

A real working village with an easy-going, low-key holiday vibrancy, not just during high season, but throughout much of the year. There is a wide range of small shops, restaurants and bars. Everywhere is close to the beach. Water sports, golf, horse-riding, cliff and country walks are all near at hand. It is a peaceful, friendly and safe village.