Lagos

Town · Faro District, 🇵🇹 Portugal

Population 31,049

Area 13 km²

Time zone Europe/Lisbon

Official website www.cm-lagos.pt

Lagos – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning

Featured Lists

Tibor Kovacs / CC BY 2.0

Lagos Must-Sees

Lagos balances its maritime history with a dramatic coastline of limestone formations. The town's heritage is anchored by the 18th-century Igreja de Santo António, famous for its Baroque gilded woodcarvings, and the 15th-century site of Europe's first slave market. Along the shore, the 17th-century Forte da Ponta da Bandeira guards the harbor entrance. Natural landmarks include the iconic rock arches of Praia do Camilo and the sheltered waters of Praia da Batata. For local flavors, the 1924 Mercado Municipal provides fresh Atlantic seafood daily.

8 places

Felix König / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Beautiful Beaches

Lagos is renowned for its dramatic coastline of golden limestone cliffs and turquoise waters. This selection includes secluded coves like Praia do Camilo, accessed via a long wooden staircase, and the expansive Meia Praia, which stretches for four kilometers. Visitors can find unique geological features, such as the Roman-style bridge at Praia dos Estudantes and the distinctive rock formations of Dona Ana Beach. These beaches offer varied environments, from sheltered spots protected by high cliffs to open stretches with views across the bay.

5 places

Authentic Regional Portuguese Cuisine

Lagos offers a diverse range of traditional Portuguese dining, from historic establishments in the old town to specialized seafood spots by the harbor. This selection includes one of the city's oldest restaurants, founded in 1860, alongside venues famous for extensive wine cellars and all-you-can-eat grilled fish. Menu highlights across these locations feature regional staples like cataplana, piri-piri chicken, and fresh catches from the Atlantic, reflecting the Algarve's coastal culinary heritage.

11 places