Santa Luzia

Santa Luzia has served as a fishing settlement in the eastern Algarve since the 19th century. On the mainland shore of the Ria Formosa lagoon, just west of Tavira, its low waterfront faces the barrier-island system that separates the lagoon from the Atlantic. The town is widely associated with octopus fishing: local crews traditionally work with clay pots and traps, and octopus remains central to local restaurant menus. The surrounding Ria Formosa Natural Park protects tidal channels, salt marshes and bird habitats. Continue through nearby webcams to explore other corners of Santa Luzia and the eastern Algarve.

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