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Santa Luzia

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Santa Luzia

Santa Luzia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Luz, 19km from Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Santa Luzia is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 1,455, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Santa Luzia sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Luzia to your route.

About Santa Luzia

Santa Luzia is a freguesia (parish) in the municipality of Tavira (Algarve, Portugal). The population in 2011 was 1,455, in an area of 8.50 km2. It is considered the "capital do Polvo" or "capital of octopus" which is a local speciality.

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Santa Luzia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santa Luzia located?

Santa Luzia is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1022 latitude, -7.6620 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Luzia?

Santa Luzia has a population of approximately 1,455 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,455
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.1022, -7.6620

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Santa Luzia

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tavira

Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.

3 km · about 5 min drive

national park

Ria Formosa Natural Park

A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

EN125 Coastal Road

The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.

41 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Praia da Falésia

A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.

45 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Alte

One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Luzia

  • 30 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa Luzia.

Tavira

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 15,133

Luz

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 3,627

Cabanas de Tavira

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 1,181

Conceição

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 2,519

Fuzeta

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 9,267

Moncarapacho

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 8,545

Laranjeiro

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 20,473

Vila Nova De Cacela

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 3,902

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