{"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

Wondering what to do in Lagos in the Algarve<\/strong>? You’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 spectacular cliffs<\/strong>, especially those of Ponta de Piedade<\/strong>, its sea caves<\/strong>, its turquoise beaches<\/strong> and its lively historic center<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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Lagos offers a perfect balance of nature, sea and local life. Find our complete guide and all our tips to make sure you don’t miss a thing during your stay. <\/p>\n\n

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Key facts : Lagos<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Lagos?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In the western Algarve, about 1h15 from Faro<\/strong>, on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Portuguese coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Must-see<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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🏖️ The beaches of Lagos (Praia dos Estudantes, Dona Ana, Camilo, Porto de M\u00f3s)🌅 Sunset at the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade 🚤 Boat trip to the sea caves <\/a>🐬 Dolphin watching with a professional marine biolgist<\/a>The historic center and its ramparts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our hotel with swimming pool<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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🏨 Booking information for hotel Top City Hostel & Suites<\/a> downtown with swimming pool<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Explore the caves and cliffs of Ponta de Piedade<\/h2>\n\n

These impressive cliffs, sculpted by erosion, with their natural arches, sea caves and amazingly shaped rock pillars, are a must on your Algarve road trip.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

You can either visit them from the water or on foot.<\/p>\n\n

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Ponta de Piedade and Lagos caves by boat <\/h3>\n\n

If there’s one activity not to be missed in Lagos<\/strong>, it’s clearly the boat trip along the cliffs and into the sea caves<\/strong>, our favorite of the trip.<\/p>\n\n

🚤 We recommend this excursion departing from Lagos, offered by the Happy Time<\/a> company, with a French-speaking guide<\/strong>. Departure is directly from the port, which is very convenient.<\/p>\n\n

🚤 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

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

👉 short, small-scale excursion (max 10 people per boat), accessible to all, ideal even with children.<\/p>\n\n

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🎟️ Info and booking for this excursion departing from Lagos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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⚠️ Please note: as with Benagil, 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

Ponta de Piedade from land <\/h3>\n\n

In addition to the sea excursion, we really recommend discovering Ponta da Piedade on foot<\/strong>. A path leads from Lagos Castle along the cliffs, offering spectacular views of the ocean<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The walk is easy and well laid out, allowing you to see the rock formations from above. <\/p>\n\n

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🌅 This is one of the best places for sunset in Lagos .<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

👉 Read our full article on how to organize your visit to the Ponta da Piedade<\/strong> cliffs.<\/p>\n\n

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Our most beautiful beaches in Lagos<\/h2>\n\n

The beaches of Lagos<\/strong> are among the most beautiful in the Algarve.<\/p>\n\n