This is where the “demographic dividend” comes in - an opportunity to take advantage of a big and active workforce. Named for the city of Lagos—the most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967.

Lagos government has seen that the waterfront communities are prime land where they can build the five-star hotels.

January 10, 2024 The Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, represented the Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Command Theatre Performance of “The King Must Dance Naked,” produced by Lufodo Productions at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island on Sunday. In fact, as a major transportation hub in the region, Lagos is an excellent base to explore Western Algarve. Lagos is ideal for a 1-week holiday, which allows time for enjoying the beaches and taking excursions to the towns of Sagres, Silves, Praia da Luz and Portimão. We strongly recommend organising a transfer from the airport to Lagos, as public transport is poor and a taxi hailed from the terminal will be very expensive (expect to pay €110 or even more).

Despite its popularity, Lagos has not succumbed to mass tourism, and still retains its distinctive character and Portuguese charm. Lagos is the ideal holiday destination if you want more than just beautiful beaches and glorious weather for your holiday. What we are actually doing fundamentally is starting the process - no-one else has really tried, no one else has really invested in a factory and the training of a skilled workforce,” he says. Lagos State has been inhabited for years by various indigenous ethnic groups, primarily the majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state but also the Ewe and Ogu peoples in the far west. However, if you arrive in Lagos by bus there will usually be people there asking if you need accommodation.To get to Lagos by train from Lisboa, take the train to Faro and get off in Tunes, a few stops before Faro. To get to Lagos from Faro – to where many fly in from all over Europe - you take the A22 and it's about a 1-hour drive (rather fast). Their heads are veiled and topped with brightly coloured hats, as they spin through the streets towards the palace of their “Oba” – the king of Lagos. These settlements are prone to evictions because they occupy land which is increasingly becoming targeted for high-value property development projects.

Portugal is also famous for its cork, in fact it's one of the largest cork producing countries on Earth.Wooden boats with food-sack sails would bring sand from deep in the lagoon to sell as building material, employing thousands of people. Every week tens of thousands of people arrive in Lagos, heading to neighbourhoods where friends and relatives have come before – many end up in the slums.

The University of Lagos (1962), the National Library, the Lagos city libraries, and the National Museum (1957), with excellent historical examples of Nigerian arts and crafts, are all located in the city or its suburbs. With its privileged location in the very centre of Lagos, this 4 star hotel in Algarve is a true reflection of local culture, from the decoration by Maria José Salavisa to the white and blue walkways which connect the rooms, patios, restaurants and bar.There are scenic hiking routes along the top of the headland, but a more enjoyable experience is to hire a boat and navigate the unique rock formations from the water. The development will also have a positive environmental impact; its purpose is to stop the erosion of the Lagos coastline. Due to the port's location, directly across from Africa, it became the major point of departure and arrival for the ships that, year after year, set sail in discovery of that continent.