Villa Ocean Dreams guidebook
Leisure
The Meia Praia beach means "half beach" in english, and stretches from Lagos to near Alvor Laguna.
Perfect place for a day out for some swimming and sun bathing.
Great distance for walks and jogging.
A handful bars and restaurants along Meia Praia, from the rustic beach hut to more modern upmarket resturants.
Sun from sunrise to sunset.
157 locals recommend
Meia Praia, Lagos
The Meia Praia beach means "half beach" in english, and stretches from Lagos to near Alvor Laguna.
Perfect place for a day out for some swimming and sun bathing.
Great distance for walks and jogging.
A handful bars and restaurants along Meia Praia, from the rustic beach hut to more modern upmarket resturants.
Sun from sunrise to sunset.
Has been mentioned as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
171 locals recommend
Ponta da Piedade
Has been mentioned as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Food scene
A great small beach restaurant with local food.
You must try the fried prawns, yum.
In high season it is recommended to call ahead and book a table.
Bar Quim
15 Q.ta da PraiaA great small beach restaurant with local food.
You must try the fried prawns, yum.
In high season it is recommended to call ahead and book a table.
Great modern beach restaurant on Meia Praia beach, with outside and indoor sitting areas.
You can come for a drink or for lunch and dinner meals.
"Gaivota Branca" means White Seagull in English.
17 locals recommend
Restaurante Jardim
Estudante da Meia PraiaGreat modern beach restaurant on Meia Praia beach, with outside and indoor sitting areas.
You can come for a drink or for lunch and dinner meals.
"Gaivota Branca" means White Seagull in English.
A great restaurant on top of cliffs near Lagos old town entrance.
Great views over Meia Praia beach, Alvor and Portimão.
19 locals recommend
Mar
Avenida dos DescobrimentosA great restaurant on top of cliffs near Lagos old town entrance.
Great views over Meia Praia beach, Alvor and Portimão.
Neighbourhoods
Lagos is a proper Portuguses town with charming calçada streets.
Lots of coffee places, bars, restaurants and shops.
37 locals recommend
Lagos
Lagos is a proper Portuguses town with charming calçada streets.
Lots of coffee places, bars, restaurants and shops.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Portuguese words - means in English
Olã - Hi
Bom dia - Good morning
Boa tarde - Goof afternoon (said after lunch)
Boa Noite - Good evening (after sun set)
A conta - The bill
Denada - You are welcome