lagos, pronounced “Lagoosh” is a part of the esteemed Portugal region of Algarve. Lagos beaches are some of the finest in the area and many travelers prefer staying along its coastline. Apart from its vibrant lifestyle Lagos used to be an important fishing village that flourished under Arab rule. It was the capital of the Algarve from 1576 to 1756 and was badly damaged by the earthquake in 1755 as were several other parts of the area. It has long since recovered and is now blanketed by an array of Lagos hotels.