ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS

Some areas close to Marina de Lagos are considered environmentally sensitive:

• The Lagos wetland is a wet zone on the entrance of the town limit. Several studies to analyse the environmental value of the area are under way, with the aim of turning it into an environmental education devoted area.
• The Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina covers the coastal stretch between S. Torpes and Burgau. Many environmentalists consider this natural park to be the most beautiful part of Portugal due to its valuable natural features.
• The Alvor lagoon is located on the bay of Lagos, between Lagos and Portimão, and part of the two councils. For the past 20 years its natural treasures have been discovered, whereas in other places they are being lost. The lagoon is intensively visited by motor crafts that disturb the ecosystem, therefore, take care not to derange living species, and avoid anchoring, getting close to the shore, making noise, etc.

All these areas can be visited, but always remember that they are environmentally delicate and should be treated accordingly.