Guidebook - Lagos

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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!
11 locals recommend
BARBOSA Bar & Kitchen
17 R. António Barbosa Viana
11 locals recommend
Best 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.
145 locals recommend
Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da Piedade
145 locals recommend
Amazing ocean view with fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
Amazing view over Lagos bay. Fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
19 locals recommend
Mar
Avenida dos Descobrimentos
19 locals recommend
Amazing view over Lagos bay. Fresh fish and seafood. Not the cheapest.
Perfect place to try some local and traditional pastry.
48 locals recommend
Padaria Central
23 R. Primeiro de Maio
48 locals recommend
Perfect 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.
26 locals recommend
Tasca Jota Lagos
8 R. Salgueiro Maia
26 locals recommend
Good tapas and interesting take on traditional Portuguese dishes. Average price, just outside the old town centre.
Nice small with well cooked food close to Meia Praia beach.
49 locals recommend
Tasca do Kiko
A Estr. de São Roque
49 locals recommend
Nice 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.
31 locals recommend
Luar da Fóia
4 N266-3
31 locals recommend
Amazing view, delicious food, good portions and cheap. Book ahead, its always full. Monchique mountains, 30min driving from Lagos but it's worth it.
Fresh fish and cheap. Close to Meia Praia beach.
46 locals recommend
Tasca Da Lota
46 locals recommend
Fresh fish and cheap. Close to Meia Praia beach.
Local food at a great price. Booking is needed, always full.
58 locals recommend
Os Lambertos
LB 11 R. do Compromisso Marítimo
58 locals recommend
Local 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.
12 locals recommend
Restaurante & Bar Duna Beach
Pinhal da Meia Praia
12 locals recommend
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.

Beaches

Around Lagos...
Longest and widest beach. Usually windy in the afternoon. Our favourite.
157 locals recommend
Meia Praia, Lagos
157 locals recommend
Longest and widest beach. Usually windy in the afternoon. Our favourite.
Iconical beach. Plenty restaurants/beach bars.
160 locals recommend
Praia da Luz
1 R. José da Conceição Conde
160 locals recommend
Iconical beach. Plenty restaurants/beach bars.
Good when its windy, two good beach bars. Gets very crowded during the summer.
54 locals recommend
Praia de Porto Mós
54 locals recommend
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.
47 locals recommend
Praia da Batata
Avenida dos Descobrimentos
47 locals recommend
Town 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 :)
188 locals recommend
Camilo Beach
188 locals recommend
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”.
229 locals recommend
Praia Dona Ana
229 locals recommend
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.
20 locals recommend
Praia do Burgau
20 locals recommend
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.
51 locals recommend
Salema
51 locals recommend
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.
315 locals recommend
Praia da Rocha
315 locals recommend
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.
215 locals recommend
Marinha Beach
215 locals recommend
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.
152 locals recommend
Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
152 locals recommend
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.
296 locals recommend
Sagres
296 locals recommend
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.
540 locals recommend
Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de Deus
540 locals recommend
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.
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.
16 locals recommend
Seafaris
16 locals recommend
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.
157 locals recommend
Meia Praia, Lagos
157 locals recommend
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.
171 locals recommend
Ponta da Piedade
171 locals recommend
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.
321 locals recommend
Benagil Caves
321 locals recommend
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.
250 locals recommend
Lagos
250 locals recommend
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.
221 locals recommend
Lagos Zoo
221 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve
11 locals recommend
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.
44 locals recommend
Skydive Algarve
44 locals recommend
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.
18 locals recommend
Wake Salinas
14 N125
18 locals recommend
The cable park is located in Lagos and offers an outstanding playground for wakeboarding.
Very good 18 hole golf course with amazing views.
24 locals recommend
Boavista Golf & Spa Resort
24 locals recommend
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 Paúl
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.
Ferragudo is characterised by fishermen’s cottages, whitewashed buildings, and narrow cobbled streets. It’s one of the prettiest towns in the Algarve.
142 locals recommend
Ferragudo
142 locals recommend
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.
205 locals recommend
Carvoeiro
205 locals recommend
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...
Our favorite. Good prices and large variety.
34 locals recommend
Aldi
Rua do Cerro das Mós
34 locals recommend
Our favorite. Good prices and large variety.
Big supermarket with Worten and Sport Zone shops inside.
46 locals recommend
Continente Modelo Lagos
46 locals recommend
Big supermarket with Worten and Sport Zone shops inside.
Good option if you´re close to the center. Good bread and pastry.
53 locals recommend
Lidl
303 Avenida da República
53 locals recommend
Good option if you´re close to the center. Good bread and pastry.
By Lagos Marina. It is a good option for bigger shopping.
101 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
101 locals recommend
By Lagos Marina. It is a good option for bigger shopping.
Big supermarket with shops and Burger King.
139 locals recommend
Intermarché Armação de Pera
139 locals recommend
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
87 locals recommend
Bon Vivant
105 Rua 25 de Abril
87 locals recommend
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
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.
10 locals recommend
Three Monkeys Bar
28 R. Lançarote de Freitas
10 locals recommend
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.
Good bar with live music and fantastic roof top and great choice of international beers and cocktails.
25 locals recommend
Peppers bar
n°33 R. Soeiro da Costa
25 locals recommend
Good 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.
20 locals recommend
ZanziBar
93 R. 25 de Abril
20 locals recommend
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.
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 Ferrador
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.
If you like Karaoke.
8 locals recommend
The Lionheart
Rua do Castelo dos Governadores
8 locals recommend
If you like Karaoke.
If you want to watch football and play some darts
Eddies Bar
99 R. 25 de Abril
If 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
8 locals recommend
The Tavern
34 R. Lançarote de Freitas
8 locals recommend
The 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.
7 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Sports Bar - Tapas and Grill Restaurant
7 locals recommend
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.
At the Marina with live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
61 locals recommend
Amuras Bar
1 Passeio dos Descobrimentos
61 locals recommend
At the Marina with live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Nightclub open until 4am. Good for younger crowd.
10 locals recommend
club nox
5 R. da Sra. da Graça
10 locals recommend
Nightclub open until 4am. Good for younger crowd.
Nightclub open until 4am
17 locals recommend
Grand Café
2 R. da Sra. da Graça
17 locals recommend
Nightclub 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.
42 locals recommend
Stevie Ray's
9 R. da Sra. da Graça
42 locals recommend
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.
Dh is a good and relaxed bar/nightclub with high quality beverages
17 locals recommend
Dom Henrique
75 R. 25 de Abril
17 locals recommend
Dh is a good and relaxed bar/nightclub with high quality beverages