LAGOS, PORTUGAL
Lagos is a coastal town in the Algarve, southern Portugal, where historic streets meet a coastline of sandy coves and sculpted cliffs. Explore the Old Town, linger by the marina and make time for the sea.
Cobbled lanes, whitewashed façades and open squares give Lagos Old Town its character. Follow the historic walls, explore the streets around Praça Infante Dom Henrique, then pause at a café and watch the town go by.
South of Lagos, Ponta da Piedade brings together limestone cliffs, sea arches and grottoes shaped by the Atlantic. Take in the coastline from above, or explore it by boat with a local operator when conditions allow.
Framed by cliffs, Praia do Camilo is a small sandy cove on the coast south of Lagos. The long staircase is part of the visit: enjoy the view before heading down, and allow for the climb back up.
Rock formations rise from the sand and sea at Praia de Dona Ana, a beach sheltered between cliffs near Lagos. Its ochre rock faces and clear water make a distinctive setting for time by the Atlantic.
Moored yachts and waterside cafés give Marina de Lagos a different rhythm from the Old Town. Stroll along the promenade, stop for lunch or browse the boat trips departing to explore the Algarve coast.
YOUR STAY IN LAGOS
From the streets of the Old Town to the Atlantic coast, discover Lagos at your own pace. Explore our collection of five holiday apartments and choose the dates that suit your stay.
EXPLORE A LITTLE FURTHER
For a first visit to Lagos, choose Old Town if historic streets and evenings out are your priority; consider the Marina for rail arrivals and a waterfront setting, Meia Praia for a long sandy beach, or the Dona Ana and Porto de Mós areas for a stay shaped around the coast. The best choice depends on your daily routine.
The most rewarding things to do in Lagos combine the historic centre, the cliffs at Ponta da Piedade and time beside the sea. Add a museum visit for context, a boat excursion when conditions allow and a regional day trip if you have longer. Lagos works well when you leave room between activities.
For Portuguese cooking in Lagos, start with Casinha do Petisco; for a more considered contemporary dinner in the historic centre, look at Restaurante dos Artistas. Add a visit to Mercado Municipal da Avenida to understand the ingredients behind the menus. Together, they offer useful starting points for eating in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Lagos is a coastal town in the western Algarve, in southern Portugal. Its historic centre sits beside the Bensafrim waterfront, with the marina and Atlantic beaches forming part of the surrounding townscape.
Start with the streets and squares of Lagos Old Town, then explore Ponta da Piedade, Praia do Camilo and Praia de Dona Ana. The marina offers waterside places to eat and boat excursions along the coast. Check conditions and arrangements with your chosen operator.
Praia do Camilo is a small cove reached by a long staircase; Praia de Dona Ana is framed by cliffs and offshore rock formations. Your choice may depend on access, sea conditions and how you want to spend the day. Check local notices before visiting.
Visit the viewpoints above the cliffs, or consider a boat excursion for a view from the sea. Boat routes depend on sea and weather conditions, so confirm the itinerary and any access requirements with the operator before setting out.
Lagos Lets brings together five holiday apartments in Lagos Old Town, each reservable individually. Use the availability search on this page to explore your dates, then review the chosen apartment’s details and booking conditions before reserving.