{"id":77575,"date":"2026-01-28T21:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:28:28","slug":"what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Lagos, Portugal: our opinion and must-sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering <strong>what to do in Lagos in the Algarve<\/strong>? You&#8217;ve come to the right place. During our road trip through southern Portugal, we stopped off in Lagos, a must-see town in the Algarve, known for its <strong>spectacular cliffs<\/strong>, especially those of <strong>Ponta de Piedade<\/strong>, its <strong>sea caves<\/strong>, its <strong>turquoise beaches<\/strong> and its <strong>lively historic center<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"717d86\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717d86;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"lagos\" class=\"wp-image-77463 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-1200x568.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lagos offers a perfect balance of nature, sea and local life. Find our complete guide and all our tips to make sure you don&#8217;t miss a thing during your stay. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1bcb4fc9ffbd54a6704ef5490b4dd805 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><strong><strong><strong>Key facts : Lagos<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where is Lagos?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the western Algarve, about <strong>1h15 from Faro<\/strong>, on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Portuguese coast.<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-see<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3d6;&#xfe0f; The beaches of Lagos (Praia dos Estudantes, Dona Ana, Camilo, Porto de M\u00f3s)<br\/>&#x1f305; Sunset at the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade <br\/>&#x1f6a4; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Boat trip to the sea caves <\/a><br\/>&#x1f42c; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/lagos-observation-des-dauphins-avec-un-biologiste-marin-professionnel-t303058\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/lagos-observation-des-dauphins-avec-un-biologiste-marin-professionnel-t303058\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dolphin watching with a professional marine biolgist<\/a><br\/>The historic center and its ramparts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"449567\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"ponta\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our hotel with swimming pool<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Booking information for hotel Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a> downtown with swimming pool<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Explore_the_caves_and_cliffs_of_Ponta_de_Piedade\" >Explore the caves and cliffs of Ponta de Piedade<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Ponta_de_Piedade_and_Lagos_caves_by_boat\" >Ponta de Piedade and Lagos caves by boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Ponta_de_Piedade_from_land\" >Ponta de Piedade from land<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Our_most_beautiful_beaches_in_Lagos\" >Our most beautiful beaches in Lagos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#The_historic_center_of_Lagos\" >The historic center of Lagos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#How_do_I_book_a_boat_trip_from_Lagos\" >How do I book a boat trip from Lagos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Lagos\" >Where to sleep in Lagos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Where_to_eat_in_Lagos_Our_best_addresses\" >Where to eat in Lagos Our best addresses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#How_to_get_to_Lagos\" >How to get to Lagos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#How_long_can_I_stay_in_Lagos\" >How long can I stay in Lagos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Our_opinion_on_Lagos\" >Our opinion on Lagos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/#Our_Lagos_map\" >Our Lagos map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_caves_and_cliffs_of_Ponta_de_Piedade\"><\/span>Explore the caves and cliffs of Ponta de Piedade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These impressive cliffs, sculpted by erosion, with their natural arches, sea caves and amazingly shaped rock pillars, are a must on your <strong>Algarve road trip.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can either visit them from the water or on foot.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"64777a\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #64777a;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19.png\" alt=\"Ponta de Piedade\" class=\"wp-image-77363 has-transparency\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19.png 976w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-400x214.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ponta_de_Piedade_and_Lagos_caves_by_boat\"><\/span>Ponta de Piedade and Lagos caves by boat  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there&#8217;s <strong>one activity not to be missed in Lagos<\/strong>, it&#8217;s clearly <strong>the boat trip along the cliffs and into the sea caves<\/strong>, our favorite of the trip.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f6a4; We recommend this excursion departing from Lagos, offered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Happy Time<\/a> company, with a <strong>French-speaking guide<\/strong>. Departure is directly from the port, which is very convenient.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f6a4; The small boat will enter several caves accessible only from the sea, offering a totally different perspective to that from the coastal paths.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guide will explain the formation of the rocks, tell you the history of the coastline and show you the various landmarks.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; short, small-scale excursion (max 10 people per boat), accessible to all, ideal even with children.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for this <strong>excursion departing from Lagos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"449567\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"ponta\"><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Please note: as with Benagil, <strong>access to some caves is impossible on foot<\/strong>, and swimming is not recommended due to currents. A boat is the best option. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ponta_de_Piedade_from_land\"><\/span>Ponta de Piedade from land  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the sea excursion, we really recommend discovering <strong>Ponta da Piedade on foot<\/strong>. A path leads from Lagos Castle along the cliffs, offering <strong>spectacular views of the ocean<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk is easy and well laid out, allowing you to see the rock formations from above.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f305; This is one of the best places for sunset in Lagos .<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; Read our full article on how to organize your visit to the <strong>Ponta da Piedade<\/strong> cliffs.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"677a84\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #677a84;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6872d692-1e6f-441f-855d-591ce932271c.jpg\" alt=\"Ponta de Piedade\" class=\"wp-image-77439 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6872d692-1e6f-441f-855d-591ce932271c.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6872d692-1e6f-441f-855d-591ce932271c-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e8672\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e8672;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77352 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_most_beautiful_beaches_in_Lagos\"><\/span>Our most beautiful beaches in Lagos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>beaches of Lagos<\/strong> are among the most beautiful in the Algarve.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x2764;&#xfe0f; <strong>Praia dos Estudantes<\/strong>: our favorite, a small beach tucked between cliffs, famous for its <strong>rocky bridge<\/strong> that links two walls and gives the place a lot of charm. Access is only possible <strong>at low tide<\/strong>, as you have to pass through a small tunnel under the cliff, which is filled with water at high tide. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia do Camilo<\/strong>: accessible via a long staircase and footbridges, a magnificent little cove with clear water and a picture-postcard setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia Dona Ana<\/strong>: an emblematic beach, surrounded by golden cliffs, ideal for swimming and photography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia da Batata<\/strong>: close to the town center, practical and pleasant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia de Porto de M\u00f3s<\/strong>: larger, off-centre, perfect for swimming and long walks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2764;&#xfe0f; We&#8217;ve <strong>fallen in love with these<\/strong> rocky <strong>beaches<\/strong>, which create <strong>small coves that are often well sheltered<\/strong>, even when the wind picks up.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6e6959\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6e6959;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153905-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77157 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153905-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153905-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153905-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"865f36\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #865f36;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"552\" data-id=\"77458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77458 has-transparency\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-22.png 433w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-22-400x510.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f8682\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f8682;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"77459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77459 has-transparency\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-23.png 457w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-23-400x560.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"85837d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #85837d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77174 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8598a5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8598a5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"77173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77173 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_historic_center_of_Lagos\"><\/span>The historic center of Lagos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>historic center of Lagos<\/strong> is one of the Algarve&#8217;s prettiest and most pleasant places to explore on foot. We loved wandering through the colorful cobbled streets, skirting the ramparts and exploring the marina. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a good place to eat (we&#8217;ll give you our good addresses at the end of the article), have a drink or simply stroll at the end of the day after the beach.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"717d86\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717d86;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"lagos\" class=\"wp-image-77463 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121801-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e7c67\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e7c67;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121010-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"lagos\" class=\"wp-image-77462 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121010-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121010-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121010-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5e6560\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5e6560;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_122332-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76989 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_122332-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_122332-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_122332-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6486a5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6486a5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121420-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"lagos\" class=\"wp-image-77460 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121420-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121420-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210823_121420-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_book_a_boat_trip_from_Lagos\"><\/span>How do I book a boat trip from Lagos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Lagos, there are <strong>3 types of excursion<\/strong>. We advise you to book in advance, as excursions fill up quickly in summer. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info and booking for a cruise to the cliffs of Ponta de Piedade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/lagos-visite-des-dauphins-et-de-benagil-avec-un-biologiste-marin-t446452\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/lagos-visite-des-dauphins-et-de-benagil-avec-un-biologiste-marin-t446452\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info and booking for a dolphin watching cruise and the famous Benagil cave <\/a> with Sea trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/lagos-observation-des-dauphins-avec-un-biologiste-marin-professionnel-t303058\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/lagos-observation-des-dauphins-avec-un-biologiste-marin-professionnel-t303058\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lagos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info and booking for a dolphin watching cruise with a professional marine biologist<\/a> with the Bluefleet company  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can book via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/our-opinion-on-get-your-guide-is-it-reliable-all-our-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"71064\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong>which offers <strong>flexible booking conditions<\/strong>. It&#8217;s very easy to <strong>change your dates directly from your interface<\/strong>, or <strong>cancel the activity up to 24 hours before departure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"446452\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"lagos\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Lagos\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Lagos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village of Lagos offers a wide range of accommodation: hotels, apartments and guesthouses. We advise you to stay <strong>close to the center or port<\/strong>, so you can do everything on foot, or slightly outside if you&#8217;re looking for more peace and quiet. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; As elsewhere in the Algarve, <strong>accommodation with a swimming pool<\/strong> is a real plus: the ocean water stays cool, even in midsummer, and book as early as possible. A word of advice: if you have your own wetsuits, take them along with your children&#8217;s for a swim.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f514; <strong>Top City Hostel &amp; Suites &#8211; economical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a> is a great <strong>budget<\/strong> option <strong>in Lagos<\/strong>. Located just a few minutes&#8217; walk from the <strong>historic center<\/strong>, it offers easy access to <strong>the surrounding beaches<\/strong> and <strong>port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714;&#xfe0f; <strong>Very good value<\/strong><br\/>&#x2714;&#xfe0f; <strong>Rooftop pool<\/strong> with sea view <br\/>&#x2714;&#xfe0f; Well placed to do everything on foot<br\/><br\/>&#x1f4cc; Rated 8.8\/10 on Booking<br\/><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for a double room or dormitory bed at <strong>Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3d8db5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3d8db5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77450 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x1f514; Carvi Beach Hote &#8211; mid-range  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Carvi Beach Hotel<\/a> is an excellent option, conveniently located just above <strong>Praia Dona Ana<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714;&#xfe0f; <strong>Rooftop pool<\/strong> with sea view &#x1f3ca;<br\/>&#x2714;&#xfe0f; <strong>Parking<\/strong> (a real plus in the area) &#x1f17f;&#xfe0f;<br\/>&#x2714;&#xfe0f; Direct access to beaches and Ponta da Piedade<br\/>&#x2714;&#xfe0f; Double and family rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Information and booking for Carvi Beach hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"398ca9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #398ca9;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77455 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Lagos_Our_best_addresses\"><\/span>Where to eat in Lagos Our best addresses   <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lagos, it&#8217;s easy to find good food, and here are a few simple, friendly places we&#8217;ve tried.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thegardenlagos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thegardenlagos\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Garden<\/a><\/strong> The Garden: a very nice address in a beautiful garden for a drink or to dine on good burgers.  <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/olhaabolinha\/?hl=fr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olhaabolinha<\/a><\/strong> <strong>a little yellow food truck (that you can&#8217;t miss) to try the Bola de Berlim<\/strong>, a <strong>soft Portuguese doughnut<\/strong>, here <strong>with Nutella<\/strong>. Clearly dangerous for the summer body, but so good.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackandwhitelagos.com\/?\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blackandwhitelagos.com\/?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black and White Coffee Shop<\/a><\/strong> An excellent option for a <strong>coffee break<\/strong>, with good products and a simple, pleasant atmosphere. Ideal for recharging your batteries between visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Lagos\"><\/span>How to get to Lagos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Faro airport, allow around <strong>1h15 driving time<\/strong>. The car remains the most practical solution for an Algarve road trip at your own pace. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renting a car in Faro<\/a> is easy and very affordable. This is an ideal option for an Algarve road trip at your own pace. Expect to pay around \u20ac20 per day with <strong>the Best Deal agency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; We always use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/strong> to compare rental offers: simple, reliable and often very competitive.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Compare offers on Discover Cars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"626261\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #626261;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73c475eb-3e44-4a00-8dfc-801c005b7092.jpg\" alt=\"Ponta de Piedade\" class=\"wp-image-77441 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73c475eb-3e44-4a00-8dfc-801c005b7092.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73c475eb-3e44-4a00-8dfc-801c005b7092-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Find our complete guide and all our advice for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental in the Algarve<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_I_stay_in_Lagos\"><\/span>How long can I stay in Lagos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend staying <strong>a minimum of 2 nights in Lagos<\/strong>, and ideally <strong>3<\/strong> if you really want to enjoy it without running out.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <strong>2 nights \/ 2 days<\/strong><br\/>That&#8217;s enough for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>explore the historic center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>discover <strong>Ponta da Piedade<\/strong> on foot  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take <strong>a boat trip to the caves<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoy a beach around Lagos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <strong>3 nights \/ 3 days<\/strong> (our recommendation)<br\/>This is the right pace for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>alternating <strong>walks, beaches and boating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>see Ponta da Piedade <strong>at different times of the day<\/strong>, especially at sunset  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the time to stroll around town and try out a few good addresses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; Lagos works very well as a <strong>drop-off point<\/strong> for exploring the western Algarve, before continuing on to Sagres or back down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alvor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76818\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_opinion_on_Lagos\"><\/span>Our opinion on Lagos  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lagos is clearly <strong>one of our favorites in the Algarve<\/strong>, and an excellent place to stay. The scenery is spectacular, the beaches magnificent and the boat trip to the caves a real must. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend staying for <strong>at least 2 or 3 nights<\/strong>, to take the time to enjoy the beaches, take the sea excursion and discover Ponta da Piedade on foot.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Lagos_map\"><\/span>Our Lagos map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find all the above locations on our interactive map.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1HZY6srkcbHvkeauJQY-EJy2wAzFLuuQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; A perfect stopover to combine with <strong>Alvor<\/strong>, <strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong> or <strong>Olh\u00e3o<\/strong> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/a> on an Algarve road trip.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, <strong>find all our articles to help you organize your trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f6cf;&#xfe0f; Where to sleep in the Algarve? our best addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f; Itinerary for your Algarve road trip?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f697; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Car rental in Faro in the Algarve: our tips and advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the villages of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76818\">Arma\u00e7ao de P\u00eara<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\">Alvor<\/a>, Albufeira and Olaho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f30a; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=77773\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77163\">Visit the must-see Benagil cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x26f5; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/how-to-visit-the-ponta-da-piedade-cliffs-by-boat-and-on-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77127\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to visit the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade<\/a>? by boat and on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f9a9; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Portugal&#8217;s Ria Formosa natural park<\/a> and islands?  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what to do in Lagos in the Algarve? 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