Portugal is situated in the south western part of the continent of Europe and is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and west and Spain in the north and east. If one notices recent trends, one will find that Portugal has been emerging as a preferred holiday destination for various tourists. The factors facilitating them are not only the picturesque locations but also the rich historical and cultural heritages inherited by the present generations.

If one studies the history of Portugal, it will be evident that in the ancient past, Portugal had been subjugated by the Romans for a considerable period of time and various areas of the country still preserve certain remnants and relics of this past. The town of Lagos is located in the Algarve region and is at present a very popular destination for tourists and the villas and country houses are equally popular. However, it should be noted that during the early years, Lagos was inhabited by other tribes prior to the Romans who named it ‘Lacobriga’ due to the presence of a naturally formed river port.

Moreover, the town of Lagos has been witness to many significant historical moments as it is from this river port that Vasco da Gama had sailed in 1499 for his magnificent journey of discoveries. Lagos was also the capital city for over centuries from 1578 to 1756 and various remains and edifices still remain witness to its prosperity even today. All these have made it a very popular location for individuals who wish to invest in villas and apart from these there is also the 17th century ‘gold’ church known as Santo Antonio and it is also combined with a museum. Fishing tours and boat trips are common in Lagos and are facilitated by the presence of the modern Marina and the town holds various cultural events from time to time.