Lagos to Luz Beach
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/ Luz BeachPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
Follow the cliffs lining the coast to Luz, where a golden sand beach awaits you.
Distance 10.7 km
3:21 h
195 m
160 m
95 m
1 m
Start hiking from your Hotel in Lagos, a beautiful city full of character in Algarve. Head to the river and walk along it to the sea. Pass a fortress and the Castle of Lagos then follow the amazing coast line to Ponta da Piedade, where you will see impressive of cliffs overlooking the ocean, spot caves and rocks with a wonderful array of colours as you walk! In the distance spot the small town of Luz and it's beach.
Highest point
95 m
Lowest point
1 m
Tips and hints
This walk is part of the following itineraries:
WPSACT
Start
Lagos (7 m)
Coordinates:
DD
37.102176, -8.671782
DMS
37°06'07.8"N 8°40'18.4"W
UTM
29S 529164 4106257
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Destination
Luz Beach
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
37.102176, -8.671782
DMS
37°06'07.8"N 8°40'18.4"W
UTM
29S 529164 4106257
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///acrobat.jaunts.daylight
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Reviews
Distance
10.7 km
Duration
3:21 h
Ascent
195 m
Descent
160 m
Highest point
95 m
Lowest point
1 m
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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