Lagos

Located on the south east of The Algarve and on the 100 miles of golden sandy beaches along its coastline, Lagos if approx. 85km from Faro Airport. One of the bigger resorts built around a traditional fishing village, Lagos is a self contained resort with its stunning beaches, quality of accommodation, choice of tourist attractions, restaurants, nightlife and warm family friendly welcome attracts visitors year after year. There is an excellent bus service making it easy to travel through other towns and villages on The Algarve and beyond, helping you to experience the best that Portugal has to offer. Water sports are plentiful around the coastline and several boat trips you can take by day or night. You will find many adventure excursions that explore the wonderful landscape inland.

Out & About in Lagos

Lagos is a lively resort, offering a varied range of attractions and entertainment by day and by night. Water sports activities are in abundance here to attract young and old from paragliding, water skiing, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, jet skiing, boat trips and pleasure cruises.

The beaches are one of the main attractions and Lagos offers many smaller beaches and sandy coves around its coastline. The marina with many luxurious yachts moored in its bay is a wonderful setting by day or night to sit outside and enjoy the local cuisine, wine and atmosphere. Local shops and markets sell a great range of hand made pottery, ceramics and gifts and for a greater selection, nearby towns and villages are only a short bus ride away.By night, Lagos transforms into a place of great entertainment with bars, nightclubs, a casino and shows running right through the tourist season.

Lagos Travel Highlights:

Golf

For the golf enthusiast, Lagos is excellently positioned near several championship courses.

The best known are Penina Golf Resort, Parque da Floresta Golf and Palmares Golf Club. All have stunning views over the coastline and offer a challenging course with many strategically places obstacles en-route.

Exciting Excursions

You will be delighted with the selection of excursions and adventure parks on offer around Lagos. Enjoy a great family day out in Lagos Zoo, Aqualand Water Park, The Sidecar Experience, a new and unique way to see the island. Bom Dia, a fishing schooner offering an excellent family fun day out and Dolphin Safari, a pleasure cruise deep into the ocean to enjoy dolphins, whales and perhaps and orca. Why not try a wine tasting experience and tour one of the vineyards at Quinta do Miradouro or Adega do Cantor which boast some fine wines and ports.

Travel outside Lagos to one of the neighboring resorts and towns to see many of the exciting shows and theme parks that The Algarve has to offer.

Eating Out

Lagos, built around an old traditional fishing village offers plenty of fresh seafood cooked in many ways. The more traditional way is grilled served with wonderful small salted potatoes, salad and fresh breads. Many local chefs make delicious stews and soups that are a meal in themselves. If you have a sweet tooth, you will find delicious cakes and deserts made from the locally grown almonds, figs and honey which are great, any time of the day. Fresh salads, breads, home grown cheese, grilled meats and delicious dressings made from locally grown olives are all served locally. In latter years, restaurants offering other food cultures have become popular in this area. Try a tasty Moroccan, Brazilian, Japanese, Nigerian or Thai and enjoy the eclectic mix of gastronomic delights Lagos has on offer.