Area
What's nearby:
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Nearest travel links
Airport | Faro |
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Ferry | Sagres 20.00 km |
Train station | Lagos 6.00 km |
Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
Fly to Faro or Lisbon. Estrela da Luz is 60 km from Faro airport and the journey takes about fifty minutes by motorway. From Lisbon the jorney is about 300km and obviously takes considerably more time. Car hire is available and we can share who we use when we travel to Portugal. Transport can be arranged by taxi at an approximate cost of of €60 or if you prefer to see some of the countryside a train goes from Faro to nearby Lagos for a couple of euro.If you wish transport can be arranged to and from the airport with a local Luz company who provide this service for many of our guests.
Activities near Luz
Sports | Tennis in town, Water sports |
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Great for | Walking trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation |
Getting around
Its easy to get around Praia da Luz as with its village feel and size everything is within walking distance. All restaurants, supermarkets, shops and the beach are all within a five minute walk. Doctor, Dentist, Bank, all located within the village so really there's no need for a car if you plan on staying in the local area. If you wish to go into Lagos just three kilometres away there is a local bus which goes regularly from Luz. From Lagos there is a train and bus station which links to all of the major towns up and down the coast of the Algarve to include Portimao and Faro. Walkers wishing to go to local villages of Burgeau, Port de Mos and others can take the fabulous mountain trails so popular in the area