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Lagos is a Portuguese town in the district of Faro, in southern Portugal. It is one of the most visited cities in the Algarve due to its stunning beaches, beautiful rock formations, and steep cliffs.
Here are some things you should know before you visit
The nearest airport to Lagos is Faro, only a 1-hour drive away.
Another option is Lisbon, which is a 2:45 hour drive.
•Peak Season is June to September so best to avoid these months because Portugal is a very popular summer destination and streets, beaches, and historical sites will be busy and prices will increase by around 40%.
•The best time to visit Portugal is March-May and September-October when the weather is warm, prices are lower and many of the crowds have gone.
•November-February is the rainy season so do know that a lot of resorts shut down for winter.
The best place to stay is in the Old Town of Lagos. It is filled with restaurants and hotels, and close to the main attractions.
▪︎ Surfing - There are many great beaches to surf in Lagos.
▪︎ Explore the old town of Lagos.
▪︎ Sunrise or sunset at Ponte da Piedade - this famous headland shows off a group of rock formations consisting of yellow-golden clifflike rocks standing up to 20 meters high.
There’s a free car park right by the headland so it’s super easy to jump out if you’re pushed for time. I would also highly recommend exploring more of the coastline here, don’t just limit yourself to getting ‘that shot’ and leaving. It’s a gorgeous area to walk around and even more so at sunrise with a coffee or sunset with a bottle of wine!
▪︎Take a boat tour to Benagil cave, Dolphin-Watching, or Ponte da Piedade caves.
▪︎ Visit the beaches: There are many beautiful beaches such as Meia Praia, Porto do Mos, Praia Da Luz, Tonel, Sagres, Praia da Arrifana, Praia do Amado.
▪︎Explore Western Algarve: Visit Butgau, Segres, and Costa Vicentina.