Lagos attractions

Lagos Beaches:

• Lagos beach holidays offer a combination of quaint sandy coves and rocky grottoes, alongside sprawling expanses of golden sands.
• The main beach is the impressive Meia Praia; this peaceful 4km stretch is well-equipped and great for families.
• Lagos is famous for its fantastic sandy coves, all within easy access from the main town; popular Praia de Dona is outstandingly beautiful but for something quieter try Praia do Pinhao, Praia do Camilo and Ponta da Piedade.

Lagos Activities:

• For the adventurous, holidays to Lagos offer excellent watersports opportunities at Meia Praia and Porto de Mos including windsurfing, diving and sailing.
• Other activities include dolphin-watching boat trips, fishing or even a tour of the pretty rocky grottoes around the area.
• Lagos is well known for its excellent golf, with some stunning courses offering sea views.
• Culture lovers will find plenty to keep themselves interested when wandering the charming cobbled streets and whitewashed houses; see the imposing 17th century fort overlooking the harbour, Santo Antonio church or the Municipal Museum.

Lagos Nightlife:

• Lively Lagos holidays will offer a good selection of restaurants and bars as well as some nightclubs; the large marina or Praca Gil Eanes square are where many bars are located and its a good place to begin your night.
• The sophisticated atmosphere of Lagos also makes for a relaxing evening, with friendly wine bars tucked into the winding streets.
• Lagos offers some fantastic seafood and ambient restaurants with outdoor terraces; the restaurants are family-friendly too with many serving up good value international cuisine.

Other popular attractions:

• Lagos holidays also offer attractions for the kids away from the beach with a zoo and waterpark nearby.
• First-class daytrips include the pretty villages in the northern lowlands, the Monchique Mountains, the Barao de Sao Joao National Park and Silves Castle.
• There’s some great shopping on offer, with sophisticated boutiques alongside good value local produce such as jewellery, lace, copperware, leather goods and wine – check out the excellent market too for a bargain!