This long sandy beach is about 4 km long and offers a range of facilities for those who enjoy water sports. In Alvor Bar of the isthmus is the forte of Meia Praia, which defended Lagos bay in the century. XVII and XVIII. Historians say it was on this beach that wrecked the galleons carrying the treasure of Montezuma, an emperor Azteca captured by Herman Cortez soldiers in 1522. Due to it being a beach already much more crowded have enough infrastructure as easier access disabled, bathroom, a very large car park and as well as being monitored in the summer has a health center.
