Guidebook - Lagos
Restaurants
Where to eat...
Best restaurant in town. Friendly, helpful staff, delicious quality food and cocktails. Amazing tapas and mains. Exclusive, yet affordable wine menu. Try their octopus!
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BARBOSA Bar & Kitchen
17 R. António Barbosa VianaBest restaurant in town. Friendly, helpful staff, delicious quality food and cocktails. Amazing tapas and mains. Exclusive, yet affordable wine menu. Try their octopus!
Amazing ocean view with fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
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Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeAmazing ocean view with fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
Mar
Avenida dos DescobrimentosAmazing view over Lagos bay. Fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
Padaria Central
23 R. Primeiro de MaioPerfect place to try some local and traditional pastry.
Good tapas and interesting take on traditional Portuguese dishes. Average price, just outside the old town centre.
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Tasca Jota Lagos
8 R. Salgueiro MaiaGood tapas and interesting take on traditional Portuguese dishes. Average price, just outside the old town centre.
Tasca do Kiko
A Estr. de São RoqueNice small with well cooked food close to Meia Praia beach.
Amazing view, delicious food, good portions and cheap. Book ahead, its always full. Monchique mountains, 30min driving from Lagos but it's worth it.
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Luar da Fóia
4 N266-3Amazing view, delicious food, good portions and cheap. Book ahead, its always full. Monchique mountains, 30min driving from Lagos but it's worth it.
Tasca Da Lota
Fresh fish and cheap. Close to Meia Praia beach.
Os Lambertos
LB 11 R. do Compromisso MarítimoLocal food at a great price. Booking is needed, always full.
Beach bar in Meia Praia beach. Private parking. The food is not amazing but to have lunch while you are on the beach its great. Pool and sun beds.
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Restaurante & Bar Duna Beach
Pinhal da Meia PraiaBeach bar in Meia Praia beach. Private parking. The food is not amazing but to have lunch while you are on the beach its great. Pool and sun beds.
Beaches
Around Lagos...
Longest and widest beach. Usually windy in the afternoon. Our favourite.
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Meia Praia, Lagos
Longest and widest beach. Usually windy in the afternoon. Our favourite.
Luz
1 R. José da Conceição CondeIconical beach. Plenty restaurants/beach bars.
Good when its windy, two good beach bars. Gets very crowded during the summer.
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Praia de Porto Mós
Good when its windy, two good beach bars. Gets very crowded during the summer.
Town beach. Small, but close to the center, good for a quick refresh.
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Praia da Batata
Avenida dos DescobrimentosTown beach. Small, but close to the center, good for a quick refresh.
Small, beautiful beach and crystal clear water. In between cliffs. 200 stairs to get to the sand... and back up :)
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Camilo Beach
Small, beautiful beach and crystal clear water. In between cliffs. 200 stairs to get to the sand... and back up :)
In 2013 Dona Ana beach was considered by the Spanish magazine Condé Nast Traveler the best beach in the world and “the most beautiful in Portugal”.
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Praia Dona Ana
In 2013 Dona Ana beach was considered by the Spanish magazine Condé Nast Traveler the best beach in the world and “the most beautiful in Portugal”.
Praia do Burgau is a lovely little sandy beach located in the small and relatively unspoiled fishing village of Burgau. The beach is backed by high, sloping cliffs but almost disappears when the tide comes in.
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Praia do Burgau
Praia do Burgau is a lovely little sandy beach located in the small and relatively unspoiled fishing village of Burgau. The beach is backed by high, sloping cliffs but almost disappears when the tide comes in.
Salema Beach was voted one of the best secret beaches on the planet by US magazine “Travel&Leisure”. Beautiful fishermen's village with good quality seafood restaurants.
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Salema
Salema Beach was voted one of the best secret beaches on the planet by US magazine “Travel&Leisure”. Beautiful fishermen's village with good quality seafood restaurants.
The main attraction of Praia da Rocha are the spectacular rock formations surrounding the beach. These impressive red-coloured cliffs give the beach a fascinating feel. 20-minute drive from Lagos.
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Praia da Rocha
The main attraction of Praia da Rocha are the spectacular rock formations surrounding the beach. These impressive red-coloured cliffs give the beach a fascinating feel. 20-minute drive from Lagos.
Praia da Marinha is an iconic beach near Lagoa. It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. CNN highlights the amazing cliff side and it is the favorite beach of Lonely Planet in the Algarve. According to TripAdvisor, Praia da Marinha is one of the best beaches in Portugal.
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Marinha Beach
Praia da Marinha is an iconic beach near Lagoa. It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. CNN highlights the amazing cliff side and it is the favorite beach of Lonely Planet in the Algarve. According to TripAdvisor, Praia da Marinha is one of the best beaches in Portugal.
Activities
What to do...
Lagos's award-winning marina, built in 1994, lies in the Bay of Lagos close to the historic heart of the town. It makes a pleasant destination for a stroll along the palm-fringed waterfront with a good choice of bars, eateries and shops.
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Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
Lagos's award-winning marina, built in 1994, lies in the Bay of Lagos close to the historic heart of the town. It makes a pleasant destination for a stroll along the palm-fringed waterfront with a good choice of bars, eateries and shops.
Sagres is primarily a surfing destination, but there are sheltered pristine beaches for relaxing on, and an unassuming cool vibe about the town. Day-trippers are drawn to Sagres by the Cabo de Sao Vicente, a remote and bleak headland, aptly fitting for the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe.
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Sagres
Sagres is primarily a surfing destination, but there are sheltered pristine beaches for relaxing on, and an unassuming cool vibe about the town. Day-trippers are drawn to Sagres by the Cabo de Sao Vicente, a remote and bleak headland, aptly fitting for the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe.
Slide & Splash is a popular water park in the Algarve. The water park is quite big and offers many fun attractions for the entire family. Next to the water slides you can see live animal shows and in the Aquafeeling area you can enjoy a relaxing massage or fish spa.
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Slide & Splash Station
125 Vale de DeusSlide & Splash is a popular water park in the Algarve. The water park is quite big and offers many fun attractions for the entire family. Next to the water slides you can see live animal shows and in the Aquafeeling area you can enjoy a relaxing massage or fish spa.
Dolphin Seafaris was the first company to practice dolphin watching in the Algarve. In addition to the dolphin watching, they also do other tours such as visit the caves of Ponta da Piedade and the caves of Benagil.
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Seafaris
Dolphin Seafaris was the first company to practice dolphin watching in the Algarve. In addition to the dolphin watching, they also do other tours such as visit the caves of Ponta da Piedade and the caves of Benagil.
Watersports such as jetski, banana boat, donut, parasailing and kayak.
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Meia Praia, Lagos
Watersports such as jetski, banana boat, donut, parasailing and kayak.
Ponta da Piedade is a group of rock formations that is widely regarded as the most beautiful part of the Algarve coastline.
It is located 3 kilometers south of Lagos city centre and gives an amazing view all the way to Sagres on the west and Albufeira on the east. Amazing track to walk.
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Ponta da Piedade
Ponta da Piedade is a group of rock formations that is widely regarded as the most beautiful part of the Algarve coastline.
It is located 3 kilometers south of Lagos city centre and gives an amazing view all the way to Sagres on the west and Albufeira on the east. Amazing track to walk.
The winds and the waves have joined forces to create a sculpted cathedral worthy of God Neptune. Crowned by a round skylight, the Benagil Sea Cave is a light-filled dome painted in shades of amber that encloses an intimate beach within its layered walls. You’ll find this quite unique natural creation.
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Benagil-Höhlen
The winds and the waves have joined forces to create a sculpted cathedral worthy of God Neptune. Crowned by a round skylight, the Benagil Sea Cave is a light-filled dome painted in shades of amber that encloses an intimate beach within its layered walls. You’ll find this quite unique natural creation.
Explore the small city centre of Lagos and feel its centuries full of history.
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Lagos
Explore the small city centre of Lagos and feel its centuries full of history.
Whilst this is not quite on the scale of the big city zoos it manages to pack in plenty of animals among the beautiful landscaped subtropical gardens.
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Zoo von Lagos
Whilst this is not quite on the scale of the big city zoos it manages to pack in plenty of animals among the beautiful landscaped subtropical gardens.
The karting track at the Autodromo Algarve is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, making this an ideal Algarve attraction for anyone keen to experience the very best in karting.
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Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve
The karting track at the Autodromo Algarve is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, making this an ideal Algarve attraction for anyone keen to experience the very best in karting.
Located in the coastal town of Alvor, Southern Portugal Skydive Algarve offers the ultimate experience. Very professional and safe. Amazing views.
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Skydive Algarve
Located in the coastal town of Alvor, Southern Portugal Skydive Algarve offers the ultimate experience. Very professional and safe. Amazing views.
They offer everything from one hour hacks to four day adventures, private lessons and even pony rides for the little ones.
Qpa Horse Riding
They offer everything from one hour hacks to four day adventures, private lessons and even pony rides for the little ones.
The cable park is located in Lagos and offers an outstanding playground for wakeboarding.
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Wake Salinas
14 N125The cable park is located in Lagos and offers an outstanding playground for wakeboarding.
Very good 18 hole golf course with amazing views.
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Boavista Golf & Spa Resort
Very good 18 hole golf course with amazing views.
Paint out is located in Sargaçal two kilometers from Lagos near an old factory. The space is organized by three fields, music and party area.
Paint Out - Paintball
Estrada do PaúlPaint out is located in Sargaçal two kilometers from Lagos near an old factory. The space is organized by three fields, music and party area.
Ferragudo is characterised by fishermen’s cottages, whitewashed buildings, and narrow cobbled streets. It’s one of the prettiest towns in the Algarve.
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Ferragudo
Ferragudo is characterised by fishermen’s cottages, whitewashed buildings, and narrow cobbled streets. It’s one of the prettiest towns in the Algarve.
Carvoeiro is a picturesque and traditional Portuguese resort town, which is situated along a stunning coastline of golden beaches and dramatic natural scenery.
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Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro is a picturesque and traditional Portuguese resort town, which is situated along a stunning coastline of golden beaches and dramatic natural scenery.
Supermarkets
Within a short walking distance...
Aldi
Rua do Cerro das MósOur favorite. Good prices and large variety.
Big supermarket with Worten and Sport Zone shops inside.
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Continente Modelo Lagos
Big supermarket with Worten and Sport Zone shops inside.
Lidl
303 Avenida da RepúblicaGood option if you´re close to the center. Good bread and pastry.
Pingo Doce
By Lagos Marina. It is a good option for bigger shopping.
Intermarché Armação de Pera
Big supermarket with shops and Burger King.
Bars and Nightclubs
Have fun...
Bon Vivant is located in the heart of the Lagos nightlife. Is set over five levels, with the top level being a rooftop terrace with great views over Lagos
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Bon Vivant
105 Rua 25 de AbrilBon Vivant is located in the heart of the Lagos nightlife. Is set over five levels, with the top level being a rooftop terrace with great views over Lagos
It seems like these “monkeys” like to party and the owners have a reputation for making sure that their customers have a good time. Good for younger people.
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Three Monkeys Bar
28 R. Lançarote de FreitasIt seems like these “monkeys” like to party and the owners have a reputation for making sure that their customers have a good time. Good for younger people.
Good bar with live music and fantastic roof top and great choice of international beers and cocktails.
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Peppers bar
n°33 R. Soeiro da CostaGood bar with live music and fantastic roof top and great choice of international beers and cocktails.
Customers of ZanziBar rave about the inexpensive but good cocktails and the welcoming atmosphere. Open from evening to 4 AM, it’s another hotspot with music that attracts a vibrant crowd.
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ZanziBar
93 R. 25 de AbrilCustomers of ZanziBar rave about the inexpensive but good cocktails and the welcoming atmosphere. Open from evening to 4 AM, it’s another hotspot with music that attracts a vibrant crowd.
Perhaps the coolest thing about Whytes is the Beat the Bartender game, played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 PM to Midnight. The game seems simple: roll a higher dice than the bartender and your drinks are free.
Whytes Bar
7 A R. do FerradorPerhaps the coolest thing about Whytes is the Beat the Bartender game, played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 PM to Midnight. The game seems simple: roll a higher dice than the bartender and your drinks are free.
The Lionheart
Rua do Castelo dos GovernadoresIf you like Karaoke.
Eddies Bar
99 R. 25 de AbrilIf you want to watch football and play some darts
The Tavern is your place to watch live sports with a great atmosphere. And you can be sure to find a wild party
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The Tavern
34 R. Lançarote de FreitasThe Tavern is your place to watch live sports with a great atmosphere. And you can be sure to find a wild party
Live music nights are a feature whilst a wide range of beverages which include draught Guinness, Carling, Peroni, Old Speckled Hen, plus, imported ciders and tasty cocktails. Located in Lagos Marina.
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The Lighthouse Sports Bar - Tapas and Grill Restaurant
Live music nights are a feature whilst a wide range of beverages which include draught Guinness, Carling, Peroni, Old Speckled Hen, plus, imported ciders and tasty cocktails. Located in Lagos Marina.
Amuras Bar
1 Passeio dos DescobrimentosAt the Marina with live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
club nox
5 R. da Sra. da GraçaNightclub open until 4am. Good for younger crowd.
Grand Café
2 R. da Sra. da GraçaNightclub open until 4am
Stevie Ray's Bar is the place to head if you're in the mood for a more than generous serving of quality live music, alongside a fine choice of whiskies, cognacs, port wines, champagnes and exotic cocktails.
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Stevie Ray's
9 R. da Sra. da GraçaStevie Ray's Bar is the place to head if you're in the mood for a more than generous serving of quality live music, alongside a fine choice of whiskies, cognacs, port wines, champagnes and exotic cocktails.
Dh is a good and relaxed bar/nightclub with high quality beverages
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Dom Henrique
75 R. 25 de AbrilDh is a good and relaxed bar/nightclub with high quality beverages