Experience the best of Lagos
Lagos is a walled Algarve port with golden sea cliffs, sheltered coves, a gilded baroque church and a history of Portuguese navigators.
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Lagos lies on the western Algarve coast, where the River Bensafrim meets the Atlantic. Its old town is enclosed by 16th-century walls and has narrow lanes, whitewashed houses and the small Santo António church, whose interior is a mass of gilded baroque carving. Explorers sailed from the harbour in the 15th century in the age of Henry the Navigator, and a statue of the prince stands in the square. The former Slave Market recalls a dark chapter of the Age of Discovery.
Ponta da Piedade, a headland of golden cliffs, arches and sea stacks, can be explored by boat or kayak, and Praia Dona Ana and Praia do Camilo are small beaches framed by rock. The long beach of Meia Praia runs east towards Alvor. Inland, the Monchique hills rise to pine and eucalyptus, and to the west Sagres and Cabo de São Vicente, the south-western tip of mainland Europe, are some forty kilometres away.
Grilled sardines, cataplana, a seafood stew cooked in a copper clam-shaped pan, and piri-piri chicken are Algarve classics, and medronho, a fruit spirit from the Monchique hills, ends many meals. Figs, almonds and carob feature in sweets. The Atlantic stays cool even in August.
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- 4.8 across the top 24
Top experiences in Lagos
![TUK TUK Tour around Lagos Old & New Town & beaches - Best way to know Lagos]()
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Special offers in Lagos
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Cruises and boat trips in Lagos
41
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Food and drink experiences in Lagos
34
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Outdoor and adventure activities in Lagos
60
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Signature experiences in Lagos
![Afternoon yacht charter in lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak]()
Likely to sell outFree cancellation![Private Boat Tour: Ponta da Piedade Grottos and Caves in Lagos]()
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Questions about Lagos
- What is there to do in Lagos?
- We list 302 experiences in Lagos. The largest groups are day trips (36), city tours (11).
- What is the most popular experience in Lagos?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Boat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,494 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Lagos take?
- The typical experience in Lagos lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 4.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Lagos?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 97% of the 302 experiences we hold for Lagos. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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