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The Porta de São Gonçalo in the old town walls of Lagos: an arched gateway between two sandstone barbican towers, framed by tall palm trees under a blue sky

The Friar Who Blesses the Sea: São Gonçalo, the Saint Born in Lagos

Born in Lagos around 1360, São Gonçalo became a friar, a prior and the town's protector of all who go to sea. Why 27 October is his day, and where to find him today.

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2026-11-14by Anna JaworskaLeave a comment on The Friar Who Blesses the Sea: São Gonçalo, the Saint Born in Lagos in Layers of Lagos
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Two apartments in Lagos

Plant-filled and thoughtfully designed, a short walk from the beaches and the Old Town.

Old Town living room with a rocking chair, plants and the open balcony doorOld TownIn the heart of Lagos · sleeps 3 Hill View living room with a yellow armchair and plantsHill ViewPeaceful views · sleeps 4
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Old Town
R. Dr. Mendonça 52B, 8600-586 Lagos
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R. Joaquina Galaz Pimenta 24, RC D, 8600-550 Lagos
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Old Town: 147741/AL
Hill View: 176564/AL

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Privacy policy·Cookie settings·Livro de Reclamações·Disputes: CIMAAL, Centro de Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo do Algarve, www.consumoalgarve.pt·Alojamento Local: Old Town 147741/AL, Hill View 176564/AL·© 2026 Octopus Oasis

Octopus Oasis, Lagos, Portugal

TWO APARTMENTS. ONE PHILOSOPHY.

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Old Town
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Old Town: 147741/AL
Hill View: 176564/AL

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Getting there

Old Town

R. Dr. Mendonça 52B, 1DT, 8600-586 Lagos

Hill View

R. Joaquina Galaz Pimenta 24, Lagos

Contact us

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  • Pay 50% now, the rest 30 days before arrival (full amount if under 30 days).
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  • Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am. Up to 28 nights. Pets stay free.
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