Algarve region is the most southern of Continental Portugal.
Welcome to the south of Portugal, on the southwestern tip of Europe ... to the Algarve, a unique treasure where the best beaches and climate of the continent Lagos has always been inhabited since time indented, as evidenced several archaeological stations.
The original name of the city - Lacohriga - points to a Celtic origin, about 2,000 years a. C. and, over a long period, port frequented by Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians.
The century. XV is the century of gold from Lagos.
For almost forty years, the city due to its location opposite Africa, it becomes port of departure and arrival of the ships that year after year, they discover the coast of that continent. Centre of trade in exotic products, ivory, gold and silver from Africa, Lagos sees build up new churches, to increase the number of houses, increasing the number of traders and bankers from domestic and foreign.
