Giuliana’s guidebook

Giuliana
Giuliana’s guidebook

Sightseeing

If you want to head inland then head on up to Monchique. Stop off in Caldas da Monchique for a coffee and then the town of Monchique for lunch and then head up to Foia for incredible views over the South and West coast of the Algarve.
30 locals recommend
Fóia
30 locals recommend
If you want to head inland then head on up to Monchique. Stop off in Caldas da Monchique for a coffee and then the town of Monchique for lunch and then head up to Foia for incredible views over the South and West coast of the Algarve.
Head to the most South Westerly point of Europe for a sensational sunset. Bring a jumper because it gets a little windy!
94 locals recommend
Cabo de São Vicente
94 locals recommend
Head to the most South Westerly point of Europe for a sensational sunset. Bring a jumper because it gets a little windy!
Head to the famous grottoes of Lagos. Our favourite time to see the grottos is as the sunrises. We can book you into a sunrise stand up paddle board tour!
171 locals recommend
Ponta da Piedade
171 locals recommend
Head to the famous grottoes of Lagos. Our favourite time to see the grottos is as the sunrises. We can book you into a sunrise stand up paddle board tour!

Food scene

Our favourite restaurant for all you can eat fish or meat. Prepare to loosen your belt!
52 locals recommend
A Barrigada
A Estr. de São Roque
52 locals recommend
Our favourite restaurant for all you can eat fish or meat. Prepare to loosen your belt!
This is a great place to head to for sunset drinks and some tapas. The marina gets the last of the daily sunshine.
11 locals recommend
Artesão Café
11 locals recommend
This is a great place to head to for sunset drinks and some tapas. The marina gets the last of the daily sunshine.
Great wine and tapas.
49 locals recommend
Tasca do Kiko
A Estr. de São Roque
49 locals recommend
Great wine and tapas.
Excellent Mexican Restaurant
26 locals recommend
The Green Room- Burritos & Cocktails
51 R. da Oliveira
26 locals recommend
Excellent Mexican Restaurant
Order the house prawns. The most delicious dish in Lagos.
85 locals recommend
Casinha do Petisco
51 R. da Oliveira
85 locals recommend
Order the house prawns. The most delicious dish in Lagos.
A little taste of Thailand in the heart of Lagos.
6 locals recommend
Gorilla
7 Tv. dos Tanoeiros
6 locals recommend
A little taste of Thailand in the heart of Lagos.
A traditional Portuguese grill house open until late.
152 locals recommend
Adega Da Marina
35 Av. dos Descobrimentos
152 locals recommend
A traditional Portuguese grill house open until late.
An excellent lunchtime takeaway option.
Pom Pom Bagels
4 R. Gil Vicente
An excellent lunchtime takeaway option.
The best brunch spot in the historic centre of Lagos. Outdoor seating.
21 locals recommend
Goji Lounge Café
61 R. Marreiros Netto
21 locals recommend
The best brunch spot in the historic centre of Lagos. Outdoor seating.
An excellent pool side eatery. Excellent for brunching, pool days and sunset drinks and tapas. The onsite massage studio allows for a truly blissful day!
13 locals recommend
Kinoah.luz
34 Rua dos Hibiscus
13 locals recommend
An excellent pool side eatery. Excellent for brunching, pool days and sunset drinks and tapas. The onsite massage studio allows for a truly blissful day!
Aussie style coffee and brunch.
27 locals recommend
Black and White Coffee Shop
40 R. Marreiros Netto
27 locals recommend
Aussie style coffee and brunch.
Outdoor dining in the heart of Lagos. The BBQ ribs are a real treat!
29 locals recommend
The Garden
48 R. Lançarote de Freitas
29 locals recommend
Outdoor dining in the heart of Lagos. The BBQ ribs are a real treat!
Probably my favourite Portuguese restaurant in town. The seafood rice served only on Sundays is super popular, so be sure to book for this.
58 locals recommend
Os Lambertos
LB 11 R. do Compromisso Marítimo
58 locals recommend
Probably my favourite Portuguese restaurant in town. The seafood rice served only on Sundays is super popular, so be sure to book for this.
Tasty petiscos and even tastier wines!
7 locals recommend
MariaPetiscaRestaurante
12B R. José Afonso
7 locals recommend
Tasty petiscos and even tastier wines!

City/town information

A historic and delightful town, which was originally the ancient capital of the Algarve.
279 locals recommend
Silves
279 locals recommend
A historic and delightful town, which was originally the ancient capital of the Algarve.
Originally a fishing village, being sheltered from the Atlantic's ferocity by the towering, Rocha Negra basalt headland.
160 locals recommend
Praia da Luz
1 R. José da Conceição Conde
160 locals recommend
Originally a fishing village, being sheltered from the Atlantic's ferocity by the towering, Rocha Negra basalt headland.
A picturesque town close to Portimão in the Algarve. This beautiful and charming town conserves most of its Moorish historic roots.
175 locals recommend
Alvor
175 locals recommend
A picturesque town close to Portimão in the Algarve. This beautiful and charming town conserves most of its Moorish historic roots.
A unique area of the Algarve, located inland and referring to the towns, villages and countryside of the largest mountain of the Algarve.
267 locals recommend
Monchique
267 locals recommend
A unique area of the Algarve, located inland and referring to the towns, villages and countryside of the largest mountain of the Algarve.
The extreme western tip of the Algarve and is like no other destination in southern Portugal.
294 locals recommend
Sagres
294 locals recommend
The extreme western tip of the Algarve and is like no other destination in southern Portugal.