Roman Ruins in Luz

There is also a Roman archaeological site that was classified as IIP in June 1992, Luz was a sort of country farm for some roman settlers, so there are several […]

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Luz Fort

Located at the west point of Luz bay is a 16th century fort. Originally built to defend against pirates and give some warning and protection to the near by city […]

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Luz Church

The church of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of the Light) from which the village takes its name. The original church was badly damaged in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. […]

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Rocha Negra

Rocha Negra (Black Rock) is a cliff on the east-side of the village, created from volcanic action millions of years ago that created that black granite that kinda carves trough […]

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Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz’s major highlight of course is it’s wonderful beach. The gentle sloping sand and its shallow waters are ideal for children, and it is safe with lifeguards on […]

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