Vicki’s guidebook to Lagos and the Algarve
Beaches of the Algarve
This beautiful beach is with in very close drive from the apartment. The scenery is stunning because of the big rocks coming in and out of the water. It is also the idea beach for the windier days because it is very sheltered.
229 residents recomanen
Praia Dona Ana
This beautiful beach is with in very close drive from the apartment. The scenery is stunning because of the big rocks coming in and out of the water. It is also the idea beach for the windier days because it is very sheltered.
This is the longest beach in Lagos. It has clean white sand and stretches for around 5km long making it the perfect beach for an early morning run. There are also some lovely restaurants and bars along the stretch.
157 residents recomanen
Meia Praia, Lagos
This is the longest beach in Lagos. It has clean white sand and stretches for around 5km long making it the perfect beach for an early morning run. There are also some lovely restaurants and bars along the stretch.
A 35 minute drive away, but well worth it. One of Sagres' best surf beaches with the waves often a little more manageable than the other beaches around the headland. The 40 metre high cliffs also provide some shelter from the winds that Sagres is notorious for.
38 residents recomanen
Platja de Beliche
A 35 minute drive away, but well worth it. One of Sagres' best surf beaches with the waves often a little more manageable than the other beaches around the headland. The 40 metre high cliffs also provide some shelter from the winds that Sagres is notorious for.
One of the most popular surf beaches in Portugal’s Algarve is the mesmerizing Arrifana beach (Praia da Arrifana) stretching elegantly below the steep cliffs of Aljezur.
The iconic view of the beach from the top has reached millions of online publications and is where surfers from all over the world peek down to judge the waves before they decide if this is their surfing destination for the day.
But even if you’re not surfing, this stupefying west coast beach is a wonderful place to go for a walk, a dip, or watch the beautiful sunset.
6 residents recomanen
Arrifana
One of the most popular surf beaches in Portugal’s Algarve is the mesmerizing Arrifana beach (Praia da Arrifana) stretching elegantly below the steep cliffs of Aljezur.
The iconic view of the beach from the top has reached millions of online publications and is where surfers from all over the world peek down to judge the waves before they decide if this is their surfing destination for the day.
But even if you’re not surfing, this stupefying west coast beach is a wonderful place to go for a walk, a dip, or watch the beautiful sunset.
The most stunning coast line with breath taking rock formations. It is perfect for hiking around for a few hours. Bring your camera!
15 residents recomanen
Estrada da Ponta da Piedade
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeThe most stunning coast line with breath taking rock formations. It is perfect for hiking around for a few hours. Bring your camera!
Food scene
Located with in a one minute walk from the apartment, you can pick up well priced, locally sourced produce.
130 residents recomanen
Mercat Municipal de Lagos
Avenida dos DescobrimentosLocated with in a one minute walk from the apartment, you can pick up well priced, locally sourced produce.
Tucked away in a quiet residential area, this cafe/restaurant offers delicious seasonal and locally sourced produce from the algarve. Lovely coffee and wine too. Inside and outside dining available but it does get busy!
9 residents recomanen
Sunrays kitchen
22 Praça do Poder LocalTucked away in a quiet residential area, this cafe/restaurant offers delicious seasonal and locally sourced produce from the algarve. Lovely coffee and wine too. Inside and outside dining available but it does get busy!
The place to go for THE BEST Pastel De Nata! Freshly baked daily. They also offer a wide range of other freshly baked local food. Note that they only accept cash.
48 residents recomanen
Padaria Central
23 R. Primeiro de MaioThe place to go for THE BEST Pastel De Nata! Freshly baked daily. They also offer a wide range of other freshly baked local food. Note that they only accept cash.
This scandi style coffee house is always buzzing! If you are craving an oat latte or flat white, this is the place to go.
27 residents recomanen
Black and White Coffee Shop
40 R. Marreiros NettoThis scandi style coffee house is always buzzing! If you are craving an oat latte or flat white, this is the place to go.
Seafood restaurant located the other side of Lagos Marina. Offering simple but delicious fish dishes at reasonable prices. It always gets busy so it is best to book in advance.
52 residents recomanen
A Barrigada
A Estr. de São RoqueSeafood restaurant located the other side of Lagos Marina. Offering simple but delicious fish dishes at reasonable prices. It always gets busy so it is best to book in advance.
Located one minute from the apartment, this local restaurant serves some of the best fish I have tried in the area. Friendly service, good quantity and good prices.
49 residents recomanen
Calhou Restaurante
10 R. Dr. António Guerreiro TelloLocated one minute from the apartment, this local restaurant serves some of the best fish I have tried in the area. Friendly service, good quantity and good prices.
Shopping
On route to Sagres, you can pass by and stop at this fun ceramic shop. Selling thousands discounted ceramics made in the North of Portugal. Pick up some souvenirs or gifts. Note they only take cash.
Ceramica Paraiso
N125On route to Sagres, you can pass by and stop at this fun ceramic shop. Selling thousands discounted ceramics made in the North of Portugal. Pick up some souvenirs or gifts. Note they only take cash.
City/town information
Silves is the perfect town in the Algarve to explore for a day trip. Walking in this unique town with its cobbled streets makes you believe that time has stopped. The town is famous for having the most well preserved castle of the Algarve. Silves was once the capital of the Algarve and the town stands out because of its Arabic architecture. Every year during summer, the town hosts a famous medieval festival and attracts a lot of visitors.
279 residents recomanen
Silves
Silves is the perfect town in the Algarve to explore for a day trip. Walking in this unique town with its cobbled streets makes you believe that time has stopped. The town is famous for having the most well preserved castle of the Algarve. Silves was once the capital of the Algarve and the town stands out because of its Arabic architecture. Every year during summer, the town hosts a famous medieval festival and attracts a lot of visitors.
Tucked away in the Algarve hills, the small spa town of Monchique is popular for its bicarbonated spring waters, rich in sodium and flouride and known to aid respiratory problems and various other ailments.
Set in a lush, green valley 20 km inland from Portimão in the western Algarve, its fresh mountain air and spectacular views of the coastal plain in the distance are a refreshing change from the region’s bustling beach resorts, particularly in summer.
High above sea-level, it has been a spa resort since Roman times due to the healing qualities of its spring waters, with subsequent takers including Portugal’s King João II and Queen Amélia.
267 residents recomanen
Monchique
Tucked away in the Algarve hills, the small spa town of Monchique is popular for its bicarbonated spring waters, rich in sodium and flouride and known to aid respiratory problems and various other ailments.
Set in a lush, green valley 20 km inland from Portimão in the western Algarve, its fresh mountain air and spectacular views of the coastal plain in the distance are a refreshing change from the region’s bustling beach resorts, particularly in summer.
High above sea-level, it has been a spa resort since Roman times due to the healing qualities of its spring waters, with subsequent takers including Portugal’s King João II and Queen Amélia.