Lagos´ Guidebook
Regional Sweets & Coffe
Taquelim Gonçalves
27 R. da Porta de PortugalTaste regional sweets, such as Dom Rodrigo and Doce fino.
Britaica
7 Largo Marquês de PombalGreat ice cream and crepes!
Pastelaria Algarve
5 R. Francisco L. M. VelosoRegoonal Sweets.
Croissanteria 29
29 R. da EstremaGreat croissants with filling.
Pastelaria Gombá
56 R. Cândido dos ReisRegional sweets. Taste the famous coffe cake!
Black and White Coffee Shop
40 R. Marreiros NettoA very cosmopolitan cafe, downtown Lagos.
Downtown Supermarkets
Downtown Convenient Groceries Shopping
Tv. da Sra. da Graça 6
6 Travessa da Senhora da GraçaDanini Mini Market. 8 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center.
Historic bakery, 3 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center: Rua Primeiro de Maio 23, 8600-315 Lagos
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Padaria Central
23 R. Primeiro de MaioHistoric bakery, 3 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center: Rua Primeiro de Maio 23, 8600-315 Lagos
Supermarket, 5 minutes walking from Rooftop Terrace &Garage @ City Center (Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, 2)
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spar lagos
2 Estr. da Ponta da PiedadeSupermarket, 5 minutes walking from Rooftop Terrace &Garage @ City Center (Estrada da Ponta da Piedade, 2)
Grocery Shop, 10 minutes walking form Vicky´s @ City Center (R. Mendonça Pessanha).
Paradise super market
Rua Mendonça PessanhaGrocery Shop, 10 minutes walking form Vicky´s @ City Center (R. Mendonça Pessanha).
Grocery Shop, 5 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center (R. da Oliveira 46).
Supermercado Atlântida
46 R. da OliveiraGrocery Shop, 5 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center (R. da Oliveira 46).
Grocery Shop. 5 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center (R. Primeiro de Maio 35).
Avia-te - Mercearia Tradicional
Grocery Shop. 5 minutes walking from Vicky´s @ City Center (R. Primeiro de Maio 35).
Supermarket, 5 minutes walking from Rooftop Terrace & Garage @ City Center (Tv. do Forno 20).
Mercearia Pag Peg
Supermarket, 5 minutes walking from Rooftop Terrace & Garage @ City Center (Tv. do Forno 20).
Food scene
Cervejaria Ferradura
26 34 R. Primeiro de MaioTraditional seafood. Less touristy experience.
Great traditional restaurant. Right in Lagos´ heart, and next to the public market.
Restaurante Casa Baía
67 R. da Porta de PortugalGreat traditional restaurant. Right in Lagos´ heart, and next to the public market.
Restaurante Reis
21 R. António Barbosa VianaGreat Restaurant!
Casinha do Petisco
51 R. da OliveiraAlways crowed. Must reserve in advance!
Cantinho Algarvio
nº21 R. Afonso de AlmeidaOne of the oldest restaurants in Lagos.
Fusion of modern and traditional Portuguese food. Great Gins as well!
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O Mexilhao
n5 A R. Gil EanesFusion of modern and traditional Portuguese food. Great Gins as well!
Nah Nah Bah Restaurant
11 Tv. do FornoBest american burgers in Lagos!
A great restaurant, in a historic building, and with a traditional Portuguese shop.
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Mar d'Estorias
30 R. Silva LopesA great restaurant, in a historic building, and with a traditional Portuguese shop.
Very typical restaurant in one of the most historic streets in Lagos. Great view to the bay.
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Arribale
40 R. da BarrocaVery typical restaurant in one of the most historic streets in Lagos. Great view to the bay.
O António
Avenida Fernão de MagalhãesGreat food, in one of the best beaches in Lagos, Porto-de-Mós!
Where the sunset and Monte Mar flavors combine perfectly!
With a breathtaking view over Ponta da Piedade, it is the ideal place for a relaxing meal and to enjoy the sunset at the end of the day.
Monte Mar Lagos
Where the sunset and Monte Mar flavors combine perfectly!
With a breathtaking view over Ponta da Piedade, it is the ideal place for a relaxing meal and to enjoy the sunset at the end of the day.
Shopping
Marina de Lagos, Pontão B
Lagos Marina. A must see.
Buy fresh fish and produce in a typical portuguese market.
Right in front there is also recycling bins.
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Δημοτική Αγορά Λάγος
Avenida dos DescobrimentosBuy fresh fish and produce in a typical portuguese market.
Right in front there is also recycling bins.
Continente Modelo Lagos
Shopping Mall
Intermarché Armação de Pera
Hiper market, with Fnac (electronics)
Lidl
303 Avenida da RepúblicaLidl Supermarket.
Aldi
Rua do Cerro das MósAldi supermarket.
Sightseeing
A Portuguese natural wonder awaits on a headland a few minutes south of the old centre of Lagos.
The Ponta da Piedade has cliffs, outcrops and stacks of red and yellow limestone rising to 20 metres, with gnarled walls and shimmering transparent water below.
If you come on a boat or kayak tour from the marina in Lagos you’ll get to pass under natural arches and enter caves.
But on foot is almost as memorable as you’ll descend a staircase cut from the cliff face, while at the top the view from this headland goes as far as the Cape St Vincent in the west.
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Farol da Ponta da Piedade
8600 EM536A Portuguese natural wonder awaits on a headland a few minutes south of the old centre of Lagos.
The Ponta da Piedade has cliffs, outcrops and stacks of red and yellow limestone rising to 20 metres, with gnarled walls and shimmering transparent water below.
If you come on a boat or kayak tour from the marina in Lagos you’ll get to pass under natural arches and enter caves.
But on foot is almost as memorable as you’ll descend a staircase cut from the cliff face, while at the top the view from this headland goes as far as the Cape St Vincent in the west.
An heritage from the Portuguese discoveries of the world.
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Castle of Governors
An heritage from the Portuguese discoveries of the world.
This maritime fort is at the mouth of the river, defending the harbour and former anchorage from pirates attacks.
It dates to the end of the 17th century and is one of a line of forts, redoubts and batteries erected in the wake of the Portuguese Restoration War, which raged for almost 30 years between Portugal and Spain.
This building is from a time of sophisticated artillery, so has a low profile and not much decoration.
But to enter you have to cross a drawbridge, and there’s an endearing chapel inside with period tiles.
The roof has bartizans at each corner, and there are views of the rocky coast to the south and Meia Praia on the other side of the river.
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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
This maritime fort is at the mouth of the river, defending the harbour and former anchorage from pirates attacks.
It dates to the end of the 17th century and is one of a line of forts, redoubts and batteries erected in the wake of the Portuguese Restoration War, which raged for almost 30 years between Portugal and Spain.
This building is from a time of sophisticated artillery, so has a low profile and not much decoration.
But to enter you have to cross a drawbridge, and there’s an endearing chapel inside with period tiles.
The roof has bartizans at each corner, and there are views of the rocky coast to the south and Meia Praia on the other side of the river.
Praia de Porto Mós
A beautiful beach in Lagos.
Estátua a El Rei D. Sebastião
1 Praça Gil EannesKing D. Sebastiao statue. One of Lagos landmarks.
Estrada da Mata
Estrada da MataCountry living, just 10 km from Lagos.
Considered by many the best beach in the World!
One of the closest beaches to the old centre of Lagos is also up there with the finest in the area.
Praia de Dona Ana is just up from Praia do Camilo and is framed by those enchanting cliffs, streaked with yellow and red.
There are also outcrops on the water’s edge and out in the bay, bringing some extra drama to the scenery.
And the waters are almost always tranquil thanks to the protection of the rocks and the eastern aspect.
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Praia Dona Ana
Considered by many the best beach in the World!
One of the closest beaches to the old centre of Lagos is also up there with the finest in the area.
Praia de Dona Ana is just up from Praia do Camilo and is framed by those enchanting cliffs, streaked with yellow and red.
There are also outcrops on the water’s edge and out in the bay, bringing some extra drama to the scenery.
And the waters are almost always tranquil thanks to the protection of the rocks and the eastern aspect.
Praia da Luz
1 R. José da Conceição CondeA beautiful beach, in a very typical village. Must visit!
Not a typical day at the beach, Praia do Camilo next to Ponta da Piedade is a fabulous cove at the foot of ochre-tinged cliffs.
It’s an adventure just to get there as you have to descend some 200 steps on a safe wooden stairway etched into the rock.
Before heading down, be sure to pause and take in the azure ocean golden sands and the captivating red and yellow hues of the rocks.
The water is as calm as it gets, and you can swim round or walk through a natural tunnel to a neighbouring cove.
And when the tide goes out you can walk out to the caves in the bay.
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Camilo Beach
Not a typical day at the beach, Praia do Camilo next to Ponta da Piedade is a fabulous cove at the foot of ochre-tinged cliffs.
It’s an adventure just to get there as you have to descend some 200 steps on a safe wooden stairway etched into the rock.
Before heading down, be sure to pause and take in the azure ocean golden sands and the captivating red and yellow hues of the rocks.
The water is as calm as it gets, and you can swim round or walk through a natural tunnel to a neighbouring cove.
And when the tide goes out you can walk out to the caves in the bay.
Starting on the left bank of the river is a beach that could hardly be more different to the rocky coves on the other side of Lagos.
Meia Praia is immense, curling gently around the bay for six kilometres to the Alvor Lagoon.
There’s a wide arc of luxurious sand that because of its sheer size never feels over-crowded.
This is edged by dunes and shelves gently to the water.
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Meia Praia, Λάγος
Starting on the left bank of the river is a beach that could hardly be more different to the rocky coves on the other side of Lagos.
Meia Praia is immense, curling gently around the bay for six kilometres to the Alvor Lagoon.
There’s a wide arc of luxurious sand that because of its sheer size never feels over-crowded.
This is edged by dunes and shelves gently to the water.
Praia da Batata
Avenida dos DescobrimentosDowntown´s closest beach!
Παραλία Φοιτητών
It´s a 12 minutes walk from downtown.
Παραλία Πίνιαο
Rua José FormosinhoIt´s a 16 minutes walk from downtown.
The Fort of Sagres is located on a dramatic, narrow headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean to form Portugal's most south-westerly point. It dates back to the 15th Century, a time when the Portuguese coast was often the target of raids from the Barbary pirates who heralded from the nearby North African shores.
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Φρούριο του Σάγκρες
The Fort of Sagres is located on a dramatic, narrow headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean to form Portugal's most south-westerly point. It dates back to the 15th Century, a time when the Portuguese coast was often the target of raids from the Barbary pirates who heralded from the nearby North African shores.
If you enjoy natural history and truly spectacular sea views, then you won’t want to miss the beautiful Ponta da Piedade Trail. As you traverse enormous coastal cliffs and lovely beaches, you will be treated to geological masterpieces unlike any others in Southern Europe.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Γερμανία
If you enjoy natural history and truly spectacular sea views, then you won’t want to miss the beautiful Ponta da Piedade Trail. As you traverse enormous coastal cliffs and lovely beaches, you will be treated to geological masterpieces unlike any others in Southern Europe.
Things to Do
Despite its huge tourist infrastructure Lagos remains a city with an absorbing story to tell, so you might be keen to make the most of attractions like this.
The museum is in a side building for the Igreja de Santo António and was inaugurated in 1934. Every chapter of the area’s past is covered, from the Neolithic period, through the Luso-Iberians, Romans and Moors to the Age of Discovery.
There’s a scale model of the city, numerous coins, tools for traditional local trades like cork production and a sumptuous collection of religious art from the church’s sacristy.
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Museu Municipal Dr. Jose Formosinho
1 R. Gen. Alberto da SilveiraDespite its huge tourist infrastructure Lagos remains a city with an absorbing story to tell, so you might be keen to make the most of attractions like this.
The museum is in a side building for the Igreja de Santo António and was inaugurated in 1934. Every chapter of the area’s past is covered, from the Neolithic period, through the Luso-Iberians, Romans and Moors to the Age of Discovery.
There’s a scale model of the city, numerous coins, tools for traditional local trades like cork production and a sumptuous collection of religious art from the church’s sacristy.
Kids will get up close to animals from five continents at this zoo a few kilometres away from the city.
Birds make up more than half of the 350 inhabitants, and are kept in clean, well-presented and relatively large aviaries.
The parrot family is well represented here, with African greys, military macaws, parakeets and cockatiels.
As for mammals the park has a small farm where children can meet and pet the dwarf goats and sheep, and an enclosure where you can interact with playful lemurs for an extra fee.
There are also more than a dozen monkey species, several wild cats and a variety of turtles and tortoises.
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Ζωολογικός Κήπος Λάγος
Kids will get up close to animals from five continents at this zoo a few kilometres away from the city.
Birds make up more than half of the 350 inhabitants, and are kept in clean, well-presented and relatively large aviaries.
The parrot family is well represented here, with African greys, military macaws, parakeets and cockatiels.
As for mammals the park has a small farm where children can meet and pet the dwarf goats and sheep, and an enclosure where you can interact with playful lemurs for an extra fee.
There are also more than a dozen monkey species, several wild cats and a variety of turtles and tortoises.
If you’re holidaying with your family and want to escape the midday sun, there’s a neat science museum in the centre of Lagos.
This is in Casa Fogaça, an 18th-century manor house, and maps out all of the innovations that made the Portuguese Age of Discovery possible.
There are interactive displays that explain cartography, shipbuilding and astronomy.
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Lagos Ciencia Viva Science Centre
34 R. Dr. Faria e SilvaIf you’re holidaying with your family and want to escape the midday sun, there’s a neat science museum in the centre of Lagos.
This is in Casa Fogaça, an 18th-century manor house, and maps out all of the innovations that made the Portuguese Age of Discovery possible.
There are interactive displays that explain cartography, shipbuilding and astronomy.
Parque Aventura Lagos
Rua Sophia de Melo Breyner AndresenAdventure Park!
Paddle along the stunning Algarve Coast to the Lagos Caves, spectacular rock formations in one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal (eg. https://kayakadventureslagos.com/)
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Kayak Adventures Lagos
Paddle along the stunning Algarve Coast to the Lagos Caves, spectacular rock formations in one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal (eg. https://kayakadventureslagos.com/)
From the outside you might wonder how this church could be listed as a Portuguese National Monument.
There’s an unadorned whitewashed facade crested by two bell-towers, but this gives way to a resplendent nave.
Every surface is coated with detailed gilded woodcarving, azulejos or paintings.
The frescos in the ceiling vaults are a standout, and the paintings on the walls depict the life of St Anthony of Lisbon.
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Igreja de Santo António
1 R. Gen. Alberto da SilveiraFrom the outside you might wonder how this church could be listed as a Portuguese National Monument.
There’s an unadorned whitewashed facade crested by two bell-towers, but this gives way to a resplendent nave.
Every surface is coated with detailed gilded woodcarving, azulejos or paintings.
The frescos in the ceiling vaults are a standout, and the paintings on the walls depict the life of St Anthony of Lisbon.
Although you’re never guaranteed to see dolphins in the waters off Lagos you’ll have a great chance on an expedition.
Most of the cruise companies in the harbour use are on quick and eco-friendly RIBs (rigid-hulled inflatable boats) and normally last for two hours.
You’ll don a wind-resistant jacket and power out to the open ocean with an skipper who will be relying on tips from other vessels, and expertise to track down pods of the porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and Risso’s dolphins that live here.
Most companies claim there’s a 90% chance of seeing a dolphin, and you’ll know why you made the effort the second you glimpse one.
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Sealife Dolphin Watching
Although you’re never guaranteed to see dolphins in the waters off Lagos you’ll have a great chance on an expedition.
Most of the cruise companies in the harbour use are on quick and eco-friendly RIBs (rigid-hulled inflatable boats) and normally last for two hours.
You’ll don a wind-resistant jacket and power out to the open ocean with an skipper who will be relying on tips from other vessels, and expertise to track down pods of the porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and Risso’s dolphins that live here.
Most companies claim there’s a 90% chance of seeing a dolphin, and you’ll know why you made the effort the second you glimpse one.
ProPuttingGarden
23 R. José AfonsoHafe fun playing Mini-Golf.
Offer different types of experiences such as the traditional boat trip to the grottos and rock formations of Ponta da Piedade, the observation of dolphins and other cetaceans, kayak tours, and even Coastal tours such as our popular Blue Cruise.
Algarve Water World Lda. - Cave trips, Dolphin watching, Grottos Lagos and Benagil
29 Av. dos DescobrimentosOffer different types of experiences such as the traditional boat trip to the grottos and rock formations of Ponta da Piedade, the observation of dolphins and other cetaceans, kayak tours, and even Coastal tours such as our popular Blue Cruise.
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Watersports
Nearly all the beaches near Lagos face east so are protected from the open ocean.
But on the other side of the Ponta da Piedade there are rolling waves, and novice surfers can learn the basics at Praia Porto de Mós.
On calmer days you could hire a stand-up paddleboard or body board for a few hours of fun.
East of Lagos is the Alvor Lagoon, which is the Algarve’s kite-surfing honeypot.
This is down to the lagoon’s calm and shallow waters, combined with the steady coastal breezes.
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Lagos Holiday Guide
https://www.lagosportugalguide.com/index.html