Praia da Luz, ALGARVE in detail: meet the expat community!

Hi, I'm Nick and I've been living in the Algarve for over 22 years. I headed over to Praia da Luz and jumped right into the heart of the expat community. It was amazing!
Dietmar Goetz
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Special thanks to Mika from Santa Da Luz for the awesome meal:
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You surprised us Mario from Fluido. Grazie mille!
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I can help you!
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➣ALGARVE TOURS
I can join you for a day around the Algarve and will show you exactly what you'd like to see. Get in touch through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
➣HOUSE PURCHASES
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Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
1:04 Location
1:47 Meet Dietmar!
4:48 Daily life: shopping, medical, schools
5:47 Relocating
7:24 Winter in the Algarve
9:25 Luz walkabout
15:27 History of Luz
17:28 Luz walkabout
19:08 Restaurants
23:14 Adeus
Check out my Instagram on / algarveaddicts , I enjoy a little bit of Insta!
#luz #portugal #praiadaluz #algarve

[@eduardoavm4197]

Thank You Nick! My family went in vacations the whole month of July to Praia da Luz since 1971 to the early 2000s. The sports bar used to be a supermarket, then a bar. I'm not sure, but I think Baptista started there. In the late 1970s moved to the biggest building just outside the church largo on the road to Lagos. Paul McCartney stayed in Luz in a place called Quinta das Redes (Close to Concha) when he discovered Algarve. When I was a kid there was only one resort called Luz Bay Club (or was it Luz Beach Club ?) Luz was once a meca for windsurf when the sport started to be popular in Portugal. Thank you for the History section! I'm not sure if this is right but, the name Luz seems to have came from a Light (a beacon) to help in the Southern Camino de Santiago (the same as Luz de Tavira).

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Wow, that's great info, thanks for sharing Eduardo.

[@lucchese20]

Hello Nick and Happy New Year! 🎉 This is a wonderful video about Luz-which I knew nothing about. If you have more videos with this style (visit with locals)-you have a winning formula to assist those considering relocating to the Algarve. More please. 😃

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks! Yes, it's my new plan, videos with the locals. Lots more coming this year.

[@lucchese20]

@@AlgarveAddicts Excellent.

[@sobatdin9593]

Nick Happy New Year thank you for this video I really enjoyed watching it and thanks to your friend Digmar hope spelt it ok what a good person and all the people you spoke to seemed so friendly wow, yes great location too 🙏

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Sobat, Happy New Year to you too.

[@alexsumbati4194]

Hi Nick,Merry Belated Christmas Wishes and hopefully a more Peaceful and Prosperous New Year for the WORLD. It’s been a while since I came across one of your videos,I don’t know why the absence but here it is. I must tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video and especially showcasing the variety of restaurants and cafes in that part of the world. As a viewer of many KZbin videos,I enjoy it when the producer walks in a restaurant or cafe places and showing what they’ve ordered and the bill which normally surprises me of how cheap or reasonable it is to eat out. Thanks Again for your work 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Alex, thanks for the wishes and the kind words. All the best for you and your family.

[@dermotcrookes623]

Well done Nick! I’ve been listening to your podcasts for the past year. This vid was a lovely surprise. I love Luz!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Dermot! 👍🏼

[@dgw133]

Happy new year nick I would like to get back to luz missed the last 6 years your videos are brilliant love seeing them brings tears to my eyes but your videos are worth it

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks so much 👍🏼

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

Cool video ,extremely informative. Thank you Nick

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome guys. I think we should go back and do another one in summer to show you the difference.

[@Kamilshahji]

Another masterpiece! How well documented, now Luge has become a must visit destination for me to go see it. Keep up the excellent vlogs cheers

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Kamil 👍🏼

[@MamaLlama007]

These are my favorite videos, meeting local expats & learning places to eat, history & seeing the views!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Mama, I'll plan more of these then!

[@karelmuller6716]

great video as always. Dietmar seems super nice and really great guide. Cheers

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers for watching Karel👍🏼

[@carminfrancisco339]

I loved meeting so many of the Luz locals in this video! Now I want to explore this area someday too 😊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Carmin! 👍🏼

[@nathalienurse3336]

Love how well you and your daughter get along. Another interesting informative video. Muito abrigada!……….🤗🇨🇦

[@AlgarveAddicts]

De nada 👍🏼

[@cutenoterchen]

I just went to Luz during Christmas! Love it.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Me too! 😊

[@sappir26]

Love this place. Definately #1 on my list 😁

[@reinandre3270]

Thank you. Keeping notes on where to go. Will be in Praia da Luz for three weeks in March. Just got back from staking out waves for a month in Nazare (Yes. I got to see giants). Before that, Lagos, Lagos, and Alvor in the last three years. PT is awesome.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, it's a great place to visit and a good spot to live.

[@Hi..123]

I am from England, I have came to Luz with my family for 10 days. It is truly amazing to see. I love all of it. People are so friendly and the food is 10/10 definitely recommend!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Excellent, glad your having fun!

[@thomperry1187]

Great video, thanks for the history.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Thom, it was a quick two minutes but it was fun researching that!

[@7RTW]

Great vid..👍. Lots to do in Luz all year.🇵🇹

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I agree! Some people think it's boring in winter, I love it.

[@ScottMillar]

I love Luz - been visting for 10 years - I will be buying somewhere in the town this year - love these videos Nick

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Mr Rockstar! 😊 I know a great real estate agent down there. Let me know of you need help: www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

[@cheflockdowntuscany]

Buono Serra Nick great video love to meet this guy incredible footage

[@FrancGuitarO]

Beautiful, thank you for this video. Was nice watching it. I already met Dietmar and he of course is also one of the helpful guys. I love Luz also and I'm looking forward to play at Habana Bar in summer. :)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Nice! We'll look out for you. Habana Bar sounds like a good place to play.

[@FrancGuitarO]

@@AlgarveAddicts Looking forward. 🥰

[@wakeupthetruth2091]

Just love your videos Nick! My husband and I plan on leaving the US in 2 years and the Algarve is one of my first choices. Your awesome videos are helping to solidify that. Now just to decide which community?!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Come on over and we'll tour you around.

[@Stuart115301]

Absolutely loved this video and this style of content Nick. Well done and thanks to Dietmar too! And Fireman Sam, what a funny coincidence that was! Does David live in Praia da Luz?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

He sure does, glad you enjoyed it Stuart! 👍🏼

[@nathalienurse3336]

Excellent video, love Portugal and the people are truly very friendly…….🤗🇨🇦

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Nathalie 👍🏼

[@miareal1746]

Great video 🙏👏❤️

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Mia! 🙏🏼

[@Juiceian100]

Hey Nick, we spent a few weeks in Luz early last year and intend to spend a lot more time there in the future. Lovely to see some of our favourite places. Just off to chat with Carl Munson on the Good Morning Portugal Show 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Have fun Ian!

[@DAMJA576]

Awesome video Nick will be going to Luz today for our Anniversary Lunch, Will visit one of your recommended restaurants😁Obrigado 🇵🇹🌶

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado and enjoy it. Happy Anniversary!

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Very interesting and informative video. Great job Nick! I'm surprised the population hasn't grown that much in 100 years. I would guess the next 100 may be different.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Could well increase! Looking ahead 100 years is an interesting task 😊

[@fernandogarciasantos6821]

Happy New Year

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Happy New Year, Fernando!

[@brianrundle9219]

Hello Nick, I’m from the uk and have only just discovered your channel. Very impressed! We’re considering moving to Portugal and wondering if any of the restaurants are open in the winter months. Brian.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Brian, welcome to the channel! Strangely, this January it's been REALLY tough to find restaurants open. It feels like the whole Algarve had such a good year that they've all taken January off. Some restaurants are open for sure but remember that Monday is the most difficult day to eat out. Most restaurants are closed then.

[@TaavP]

I'm from north portugal and i enjoyed this! I'm intermitently going to move to Lagos next month *heavy breathing*

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Awesome! That's an exciting move, good luck.

[@susanhighfield3370]

Brilliant video made me want to go to Praia da Luz. Saw you in Tavira yesterday hope you're making one of the films about here.

[@lucchese20]

An in-depth look at Tavira and surroundings would be awesome. 👍🏻

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'll definitely get over there soon. I want to redo my Lagos and Tavira videos. Susan, why didn't you come over and say hi? 👋🏼

[@lucchese20]

We’ll be in Tavira in early/mid March. I’ll definitely say “Hi” if i spot you. 👀

[@susanhighfield3370]

@@AlgarveAddicts I should have but didn't want to irritate you, will next time 😀😀

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Next time. I love meeting you guys.

[@dgw133]

Hello nick love your videos miss luz you do the best videos good luck

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you so much. I need all the luck I can get.

[@buzzsiredzuk3127]

You forgot Latitude, Ollie’s Bar and Barrocca! These are the best places in Luz!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Buzz, I didn't forget them, I've never heard of them! 😊

[@andrewrobinson28]

Dietmar is such a cool guy 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, he is!

[@LoveLearningInDorset]

Zazu is my absolute favorite restaurant ❤

[@qwerty999111]

Great video Nick ! I love your work. We are looking to relocate to Algarve from the US. Which town did you choose for yourself to live ?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi there, I live near São Bras de Alportel 👍🏼

[@qwerty999111]

@@AlgarveAddicts hi Nick , thanks very much. How is humidity in the house in the winter time ? Should we try to find a house with energy certificate A or B and central heating /AC in this area to make sure to live comfortably ? Thanks !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes. We struggle with humidity all the time.

[@joelprice1]

Great video, Nick! Even these small towns have something to offer. It might not serve everyone’s needs but it’s a great place to see the beach and have lunch.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Absolutely, great spot. 👍🏼

[@ronnymb67]

Before I plan my scouting trip, I'll need to have a call with you Nick 🍻

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It'll definitely help 😊 www.algarveaddicts.com/chat

[@thehustlemarketing2573]

I live here, it's AMAZING. SO much to offer. I much prefer it to Lagos.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cool, what do you do down there in Luz?

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

I want to setup a place in algarve to spend up to 2 months in the winter and a couple of weeks in the summer looking at lagoa down to lagos. Any tips for when i come over to do a reccy?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Sure, give me a call and we can talk it over www.algarveaddicts.com/chat

[@christinabayma119]

Lovely place. Is there anything else to do besides visit restaurants and bars? Such as theater, cinema, etc…?

[@joelprice1]

It’s very nice area but when I visited it felt a little like a retirement community. Very peaceful but not much going on.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Christina, no it's very small. No theaters or cinemas. The community gets together and meet on the beach, do dance classes at the cultural center and congregate around other events and fairs.

[@iangardiner2056]

Hi Santa Luz resto and bar is now closed sadly.............

[@Daniel-lz3wf]

Hi I'm looking to move to albuferia for 2 months over summer I was wondering what jobs I could get for the 2 months I'm coming from Ireland 19 years old ?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Daniel, you'd have to look online for bar, hotel and restaurant jobs or construction. Facebook is possibly your best bet and for the more formal jobs possibly even LinkedIn.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Hello. Does one live in the Algarve in winter as well? Thanks in advance for reply

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, I live here are year round.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@AlgarveAddicts Wow. That's great. Is it really quiet this time of year? I would think it gets really quiet in winter. Also, is a car rental necessary to visit the Algarve or is there public transportation? Thanks in advance for any reply. Great channel by the way. I've been to Portugal but never made it to the Algarve

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It is quiet here in winter which is amazing. You get all these gorgeous beaches to yourself (when it's not raining). Yes, you'll need a car.

[@joelprice1]

Very nice area. Unfortunately it’s pretty small not much going on and you have depend on Lagos for most necessities. But still a nice and friendly little village.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, it's not far from Lagos and clearly has a strong connection with it's bigger sister.

[@Isaaccarapinha18]

And Bosman's restaurante? 👀

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Send me a pin, I must have walked right past it...

[@Isaaccarapinha18]

@@AlgarveAddicts its next to kellys 😁 but amazing vídeo. 👌💪

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@maryhonohan2712]

I’m

[@minhamusica28]

Fala também em Português faz favor eu não falo inglês nem vou falar

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Há muitos outros canais que falar em Português. Desculpa. 😊

[@pbohearn]

Yep it’s dead in the winter lol

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yup, that's one of the reasons I like it too! Aaah, peace and quiet. 😊

[@ciprianoneves7246]

More tourists and foreigners…

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're a local from Luz?

[@sergiotarita7414]

You are not expats mate....you are a immigrant👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you for explaining to me what I am. 🙏🏼

[@sergiotarita7414]

You welcome👍

[@cheflockdowntuscany]

Buono Serra Nick great video love to meet this guy incredible footage

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You can go singing with him 😎👍🏼